Welcome to the treasure chest for Indian Handicrafts -the Rann of Kutch Utsav. The festival is your home shop for an endless list of Kutch handicrafts. Let’s indulge!
The Rann Utsav at Kutch
The festival of rann of kutch is a must go for all home shopping enthusiasts – because of all the magnificent handicrafts items for home decor. It is the place to deep dive into the craft of Indian artisans’ and fish some of the most delightful decorations.
Every year, during the four months of the winter season, the famous Rann of Kutch Utsav takes place at one of the biggest salt deserts of the world. The great Rann of Kutch is the heart of Thar desert at the Kutch district, Gujarat.
Handicrafts of Kutch
Rann Utsav lasts for four months to celebrate the glorious beauty and grace of Indian traditions and culture. You see, many tribal groups living in Kutch are migrants from the Middle East and Central Asia countries. This mix of cultures brings together many exciting collections of ethnic handicrafts in the Kutch region.
Once you are at the Rann of Kutch festival, you get to see the folklore, dance and music during this festival. Apart from this, you will also see different artworks in this fair. In the artwork, mostly kutch handicrafts, you can spot some unique collections by the local artisans. As you know, we love the decor aura of Indian handicrafts at homes – it’s ethnic, it is handcrafted, and every piece brings a unique style to your home decor. So let’s indulge in enhancing the beauty of your home interiors with the decor offerings at Rann of Kutch Utsav.
Here are the different handicrafts of Kutch which you can spot at the Rann festival:
– Puppets and stuff toys
– Clay and Terracotta Work
– Metal Work
– Woven Work
– Applique and Patchwork
– Kalamkari
– Bead Work
– Hand Block Print
– Rogan Painting
– Wood Carving
– Leather Work
– Embroidery work
– Warli Painting
– Tangaliya Work
– Mud Work
– Bird Hangings or Pithora Paintings
– Tie and Dye work
– Patola
Home shop at the Rann of Kutch
Puppets and stuff toys
Try to decor with puppets for a traditional yet elegant look. A puppet is a delicate doll with cloth-body and hollow head. You can place these puppets in your showcase or your children’s bedroom. Also, you can set the stuff toys in the living area.
Clay and Terracotta Work
You know about the popular decor items made in clay or terracotta. These items are eco-friendly, made up of recyclable materials. At the Kutch festival, you can spot some charming decor pieces to treasure in your houses such as horses, cows, buffaloes and many more.
Metal Work
Metal decor items such as statues and flower vases are a fabulous addition to the living area. You can also keep beautiful sculptures in your garden as well. Furthermore, you can use metal utensils and metal furniture like tables and chairs. They are long-lasting and also look opulent.
Embroidery Work
One of the most popular and traditional art forms of Gujarat is embroidery work. You can hang beautiful embroidery fabrics on the walls of your home. Embroidery work, pillow covers and sofa covers will make your home look more graceful. You can also find embroidered torans for the puja room or your main door.
Woven Work
You can use woven work table cloth or dining table mat for a classically stylish appeal. Usually, the weaving work is famous in stripes and dotted designs. And you will have enough colours and pattern shapes to select your favourite Woven work item.
Applique and Patchwork
One of the oldest art forms of Gujarat is applique and patchwork art. The patchwork is made by stitching various patches of fabric in intricate patterns. You can hang these items on the walls of your living room or bedroom. Else, you can use them for quilts and tablecloths.
Kalamkari
I am sure you or one of your loved ones has a dress or saree in Kalamkari fabric. Kalamkari refers to painting eco-friendly dyes on silk fabric or cotton cloth with a bamboo pen. You can use kalamkari fabrics in your puja room. Otherwise, you can use them as table cloths, dining table mats or you can just hang them on the walls.
Bead Work
Also known as Moti Bharat, beadwork is one of the best decor items at the Rann Utsav at Kutch. It is an art of combining different beads and sewing them on cloth. Pearls are available in various sizes, shapes and colours. You can use the beadwork items for decorating the mangal Kalash and toran for puja room. Besides, you can also use in handbags, coasters and toys.
Hand Block Print
Hand block printing refers to applying the designs on the fabrics with a block dipped in dye. You can use hand block printed items for decorating your bedroom or living room. Pick the hand block printed pillow covers, bed sheets and napkins to bring a beautiful look to your home sweet home. Hand block printed curtains will further enhance the overall appeal of the indoors.
Rogan Painting
One of the unique artforms from the Kutch is the Rogan painting on the fabrics. It is done by using a thick dye made from the oil of safflower, linseed, water and chalk colour pigment. Usually, red, blue and yellow colours are used. This art form is used for decor items like wall hangings, sarees, curtains, cushion covers and table cloths.
Wood Carving
Finally, here is the most famous handicrafts in Kutch – wood carving. Don’t miss out on the wooden side tables and wooden toys for your living room. Looking for something smaller – a carved wooden box on your dressing table will give a traditional touch. You can also use wooden plaques as wall decor for a unique look.
Leather Work
Leatherwork as a decor item is a charismatic idea as leather items are long-lasting, and comes with a touch of ethnic vibes. You can use leather handicrafts with Kutch work as showpieces, bags and cushion covers.
Warli Painting
One of the most popular art forms of India is Warli painting and is also renowned as the Indian folk-art painting. Folk characters, animals and customs are crafted on these tribal paintings. Hang these paintings on the walls of your bedrooms and set a new decor trend.
Tangaliya Work
Tangaliya designs made by using the woollen yarn or cotton are something to look. Usually designed in geometric motifs or dots, the Tangaliya fabrics are very soft. Women in Gujarat also use Tangaliya shawls and dupattas. You can bring this home with bed sheets and pillow covers of different colours and shapes.
Mud Work
Wet clay moulded in various shapes and sizes is the most graceful decor items one can use. You can keep different decor items like mud plates and bowls in your dining room. Else, you can decorate a mud pot in your living area along with artificial flowers. It will give an earthy aesthetic appeal to your home.
Tie and Dye work
Tie and dye are one of the most authentic and traditional methods printing textiles in Gujarat. The magic of patola textile is in the art of tying and dying (a double ikat). It is because of this unique merger technique, that one can see identical patterns on both sides of the fabric. These lovely textiles from Kutch (Bandhej or Bandhani) are fantastic to create a beautifully draped look.
Patola
Do you know a Patola fabric is known as the most luxurious textiles in the world? Yes, it is, and you can find it at the Rann Utsav. Patola textile is a popular trend among different home decor & accessories, so get it when you see it.
Bird Hangings or Pithora Paintings
Enhance the beauty of your walls with a Pithora painting. People of Gujarat believe that Pithora paintings boost prosperity in the home. Try out different colours and animated images on the wall for a vibrant look.
With the lovely handicrafts of Kutch, the four months long Rann Utsav allures travellers from every corner of the world. It is a must-visit festival to experience the diverse traditions of our country. See you there!
