Discussion on Gujarathi Embroideries : Kutchi Work etc

Hello,
The artisans community is the most exploited of all.The desperation to make few money on daily basis has resulted in work of excellence sold for a song to the middle men.It is with equal apathy the conditions of Aari workrs in Mumbai was reported in leading Newspaper.How children from UP/Bihar were brought to Mumbai to work in Zari units.Boys of 8years are made to work under 40watt bulb light.8-10 children in a dingy room that has a loft to sleep.They were forced to work 12 hours a day.What more worst condition when the boys had to cook in the toilet!This was a Actual story carried by Times Of India[2/3years back].today when i cross the shops of the leading designers i wonder is it the work of those small boys?

Not all designers are selfish.There are some who give credit to the artisans in centre stage.Check the Links.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?

celebrating kantha artisans « DesignFlute


Young slaves of Mumbai [You will cry]

 

Hi Jsri,

Thanks for the appreciative words. I just learnt a lot along the way when I was lecturer and HOD of Tourism.

 

Hi

The patch work is very nice & neat.

Thanks for sharing
Regards
Rajilakshmanan

 

Hi Poza,

Correct me if Iam wrong - but I think Kutch work is also known as Bharat kaam in gujarat. Isn't it so?

 

Hi Poza,

Again I am reiterating that I am Jaymg and not to be confused with other users and I thought that the patch was Lohana work and not Ahir. But I stand corrected. The reason for posting that article was that I am aware of the subtle differences of embroidery styles of Kutch because I taught Handicrafts as a part of Tourism theory.

 

Hi Aqua,

I think Aari work is called Aari Bharat and Bharat kaam in Gujarat

 

Hi Aqua,

Aari work of Gujarat is called Aari Bharat or Bharat Kaam. It is also called Mochi Kaam and is done by the cobler community

 

Hi Jaymg(Jayshree), thanks a lot for showing us light on the subject that all of us amateurs had, so many questions and doubts arising.............but now we can go on the right path.
It would be gr8 to meet a person like you who is well versed in the art of embroidery.

Thanks once again for enlightening us,
Sudha

 

Hi Sudha,

Thanks We will meet when convienient in the future, meanwhile lets use this forum to communicate