Kutch
Exploring Gujarat and its different dimensions
March 13, 2023
I have travelled to Gujarat several times and on each occasion I felt as if I were in a different place as each visit was different in almost every way. Here is a snapshot of the wide variety of experiences and sights that the state can offer to a tourist, making it worthwhile fo...
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Jamnagar, an offbeat holiday in Gujarat
February 3, 2020
Gujarat, the west-Indian state of legends and lions, is among the most popular tourist destination to receive high footfall, both domestic and international. While places like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Kutch, the Saurashtra belt are quite popular, there are a few other places that are...
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The story of swimming camels
December 23, 2019
The Kharai camels derive their name from their unique diet of saline vegetation, primarily mangroves, Kharai meaning ‘salty’ in the Gujarati language. Found along the coastal region of Kutch in the westernmost state of India, Gujarat, these camels that are native to the regio...
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Five hand stitched embroidery styles from India
August 2, 2017
We look at five Indian hand stitched embroidery styles that showcase the diversity of handicrafts from the country.
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Les teintes colorées de la vie d’un village au Gujarat
January 23, 2017
Très loin de tout maniérisme et de la mode contemporaine, les gens dans les villages de Kutch, au Gujarat, ne se parent que d’habits et d’accessoires traditionnels, mangent leur cuisine locale et, encore de nos jours, se déplacent parfois à dos de chameau. Les visiteurs p...
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Planning of a desert festival: behind the scenes of Rann Utsav
January 3, 2017
India’s largest district, a rarely traversed arid desert, comes to life during the winter months in form of a culturally rich and exquisitely crafted extravaganza. But, what goes into the making of this rare desert festival and what are the challenges faced? Here’s a sneak pe...
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A glimpse of rural life in Gujarat
December 29, 2016
Tucked away in a corner of India, Kutch is the largest district of the country. Culturally rich, the district boasts of its uniquely and traditionally designed villages and houses and local culture.
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Guarding the artwork from Kutch
December 27, 2016
This art preservation centre is working towards conserving and propagating artwork from India’s largest district, Kutch. Referred to as Kutchi work, the distinctive thread and mirror work is unique to this part of India but is slowly loosening its ends to other places.
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Rann Utsav: A desert festival that will leave you captivated
December 16, 2016
Rann Utsav, an annual cultural festival celebrated in the unique white desert of Gujarat was recently inaugurated by the state's chief minister. The fest promotes the culture and art from India’s largest district and celebrates life at the white expanse here. A unique tourist ...
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