Shopping in Kutch, Gujarat
Kutch has a rich culture that emanates through its art. The district is home to many several pastoral communities skilled in a variety of craft. Kutch has some great places including boutiques and shops, selling a wide selection of handloom fabrics, hand-painted wooden boxes, clothes, and bedding. It is a relatively less expensive place to shop; even splurging at boutique won't cost one a bomb. Also, villages like Bhujodi (8kms from Bhuj), Nirona, Bhuj, Anjar, and Hodka are amongst the good places to buy Kutchi craft. Fine embroideries practiced by local Rabari, Ari, Ahir, Mutva and Banni communities are impressive. See below for things that one can purchase from Kutch:
- Rogan Art: Oil based painting
- Copper Bells
- Lacquer
- Embroidered garments with mirror-work
- Chunky silver jewellery
- Gold Jewelry
- Bandhini sarees or dupattas
- Ajrakh block printing shawls
- Pottery
- Patchwork fabric
