Discover Best Handicrafts of India from Gujarat crafts- Explore Navratri Home decoration ideas with ideas for Durga Mata ni Pachedi illustrations, Bandhani, Namada, Lippan art
Navratri, Garba, and Gujarat’s crafts come together for an awesome and exciting season of festivities at home. That’s one great reason to refresh your place with home decor items and ideas. Right here, we are sharing fabulous ideas to make your home ready for winter festivities – starting from Navratri 2022 and going beyond Diwali fever. This year, we all are staying safe by staying at home – yet the stay-at-home phase is not going to last forever. So, let’s grab this chance now by making our homes look gorgeous. For your Navratri, bring home the handcrafted joy from the crafts of Gujarat, India.
Gujarat Crafts
Gujarat Crafts amazes you with some of the best art and handicraft works from India. Here’s a quick rundown of the beautiful Gujarat crafts and artworks:
For Wall decor,
a. Lippan
b. Kites
c. Pithora paintings
d. Mata ni Pachedi illustrations
For table decor,
a. Khandava pottery
b. Molela plaque terracotta
c. Pathar Kaam
d. Metalwork – Brassware, Copperware, and Silver Filigree
e. Vaas Kaam
For Home linen,
a. Embroidery work
b. Patchwork applique
c. Beadwork
d. Sujuni
e. Dye work – Bandhani, Batik
f. Blockwork – Rogan, Rabari, Tangaliya
g. Namda felting
The best fabric block prints from Gujarat are:
a. Ajarakh printing’ is found in Dhamaka,
b. ‘Saudagari’ prints in Ahmedabad, and
c. Ajarakhpur of Kutch,
d. ‘Matani Pachedi,’ or Kalamkari of Gujarat
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Wall decor ideas
Every painting of Gujarat represents a religious theme, shown as multicolor art. Folk paintings like Pithora, Kalamkari, Oil paintings, Warli painting, and many more styles come from this region. Here are a few additions of wall decor given below.
Lippan
This is one of the best-handcrafted wall decor ideas, and it is made from organic mud. Lippan is made with a few geometric patterns or the forms of humans or animals. The art is also embedded with sparkling glasses and mirrors. In the region of Kutch, the Mud washing art on walls of mud huts is a popular home decor style.
Lippan art, sourced from Indiamart 
Kite making
Also known as “Patang,” kite occupies a great place during Makar Sankranti. Jamalpur is that small region that has been making kites right from the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Alam. It was the Patangbaaz, the tribe of Kite makers who made the beautiful Kites.
Mata ni Pachedi
This form of art is also called the “Kalamkari” of Gujarat. Yes, just like Kalamkari, this craft is also done with a pen or a Kalam made out of Bamboo. Usually, the style of painting is adorned with the illustrations of the Goddess.
Mata ni Pachedi art 
Pithora painting
Pithora art
The art form of Pithora paintings is another world-famous craft that originates from Gujarat. It comes from great skill and dedication by the tribe known as Rathwas. These paintings depict the musicians, dancers, bullock carts, milking of the cows, and other cloth or paper pictures.
Table Decoration Ideas
The Gujarat handicrafts also includes decor items that adorn your tables at your home or offices. Featuring two types of table decor masterpieces with delicate design, these wonders of clay attract everyone’s eyes.
Khandava pottery
Quite famous in the North Kutch, this pottery style uses the mud from a particular lake, known as “Rann ki Mitti.” This mud is shaped on the potter’s wheel, baked, coated with Geru’s thin wash, painted, and dried up.
Cane and bamboo – Vaas Kaam
Vaas Kaam is one of the well-known crafts in India you can easily find in everyone’s house. The Agrarian community is popular for producing items using cane and Bamboo. One needs experience and a high skill set to make this art form. This traditional art form is found only in Ambapada.
Stonework
The “Shilpa Shashtra” stonework in Gujarat has often been observed since ancient times. Local shrines, brackets on the old houses’ facade, Somnath, and Dwarka temples all exhibit this art.
Molela plaque terracotta
Devnarayan and Nagaraja ate the most important figures crafted out from this form of art. Here, every individual God is highlighted with bright colors like Orange for Goradev while Blue is used for Kaladev.
Metalware
Gujarat creates a wide variety of metal wares mostly produced in the princely states of Kutch and Saurashtra. The metalwork of Gujarat is famous for its intricate designs and unmatched traditional patterns.
Brassware
Among the Gujarat handicrafts’ plethora, brassware is famous in Gujarat as it is the Brass’s biggest producer. Knives, scissors, plates, decor items, and many more items play a vital role in every house of Gujarat.
Copperware
You know copper metal is popular for its medicinal and antibacterial properties. This is the reason copper is largely used in the kitchens. Most of the copperware belongs to the Kansara community. The Gujarati style copperware is hammered to shape and polished to increase the shine.
Silver filigree
Silver Filigree is one of India’s well-known crafts you can find right from the time of Nawab. Practiced worldwide, this work of art produces betel nut boxes, cutlery, idols of gods and goddesses, and sindoor containers.
Home linen
Now, it’s time to talk about the famous traditional Gujarat handicrafts of fabrics and textiles.
Embroidery and weaves
When it comes to embroidery and the art of weaving, Gujarat is the best. Ari, Soof, Kathipara, and Mahajan are a few popular art forms. Kanbi, Rabari, Banni, Heer Bharat, and Kharek are also the specialties of Gujarat.
Patchwork applique
Visiting places like Saurashtra, Patan, and other regions will introduce you to one of the oldest art forms. Yes, the patchwork made using the waste material and scrap to produce camel saddle cover, quilts, etc.
Beadwork
Beadwork is an art of joining two-three beads together to create amazing torans. This art form is excellent for creating necklaces, Mangal Kalash, bangles and much more. Mostly created by the tribal community of Vadodara, Dahod, and Panchmahals regions, Gujarat specializes in this artwork.
Beadwork, sourced by gaatha 
Sujani, sourced by itokri
Sujuni
Originated in Bharuch, Sujuni is an art of the 1860s where the weavers wrap the threads and weave them all together. The complicated and time-consuming craft is worth the final products appeal.
Fabric arts
Gujarat is one of the most flourishing textile industries in India. As Surat produces 90% of the polyester, this state offers you the finest range of textiles. It’s only natural for the people to preserve their culture and tradition around fabrics.
Bandhani
We all have at least one Bandhani dress in our wardrobe. Bandhani gets its name from the word “Bandhan,” which means ‘to tie.’ Jamnagar is a noted place where you can find a wide variety of vibrant colored Bandhani like Chokidal and Kambaliya.
Block Printing
Gujarat is one of the oldest centers in the world, famous for block printing. With various patterns and designs with beautiful color combinations, this artwork comes in four ways.
Now, ‘Ajarakh printing’ comes from Dhamaka, while you can find ‘Saudagari’ prints are in Ahmedabad. And make sure to take a look at Ajarakhpur of Kutch, ‘Matani Pachedi,’ or Kalamkari of Gujarat. Also, you can find ‘Vegetable Prints’ from Dessa, Ahmedabad, Kutch, the well-known ‘Batik’ prints are from Bhujpur, Mundra, Mandvi villages.
Rogan
In the form of sarees, skirt borders, wall hangings, and much more, Rogan is an art form that showcases the intricate designs.
Namda rugs
The art of creating embroidery through the natural adhesives and woolen yarns is called Namda. Here, people make use of the non-woven felting to make out layered compressed wool. The Namda rugs of Gujarat are popular as sitting mats and linens.
Rogan art 
Namda rug
Rabari
If you ever shop for a purse, wall hangings, or garments for yourself, never miss this uniquely embellished embroidery. The Rabari style of embroidery comes from Banni by the semi-nomadic Lohana community people.
Tangaliya
Made solely in the district of Surendranagar in Gujarat, Tangaliya is a unique weaving technique done by 700 hands. The Dangasia community is the perfectionist in this art, offering you beautiful products like shawls, stoles, dupatta, dress material, etc. The artists display this art of weaving on the fabric are known as Tangalio.
About Gujarat
Do you know Gujarat is a state of exciting and vibrant crafts? Through the many art and handicraft skills, Gujarat portrays a reflection of its culture and tradition. The rich legacy of culture, art, and heritage make it the “Heart of India.” You see, the region experiences different waves of rich cultural background, food, lifestyle, and crafts.
Gujarat’s people speak Gujarati as their local language and are categorised as either Northern derived or Indic, or as the Souther derived or Dravidians. Men wear t-shirts, shirts, and trousers while women wear skirts, sarees, or Kurtas. The people of Gujarat adopt a simple, effortless lifestyle. They often live in wood carved houses with Chabutaro for the birds. The people of Gujarat place great value in their customs and beliefs. This is done by the practice of various arts and crafts. Navratri is the most famous festival in Gujarat. Besides, they also observe other festivals like Holi and Diwali with great joy. Bhadra Purnima Fair is also famous here. You cannot miss out on this one! Gujarat thali is truly the best in the country. It includes several spicy and delicious dishes like dhokla, Fafda, khandvi, dal Dhokli, Undhiyu, etc.
Gujarat is a beautiful state with a glorious culture showcasing the masterpieces crafted by experienced artisans and craftsmen. Offering you a variety of home furnishings, this State adds a touch of traditionality to your Vastu.