7 friends spend 6 weeks researching and documenting the lives,traditions and works of three tribal groups - The Rabaris, The Sodhas and The Marwada Harijans from the incredible land of Kutch,Gujarat.
Monday, May 6, 2013
'Rabaris' The Black ones- The Journey through our Eyes
"Magical" is the word we would like to use to describe our
experience in Bhuj, in Shrujan and with Rabaris. Its been a constant learning
process since day 1 we came to Bhuj.
Learning about leaving our comfort zone and living with some new people for
6 weeks, learning about managing home, learning about sharing dreams and
sorrows and learning to understand each others problems. Bhuj has taught us how
difficult situations bring people close together.
Meeting proffesionals, staying calm and handling difficult tasks, being
responsible, being regular, being patient and following rules and regulation.
Shrujan taught us how to be professional and dicsiplined.
Living happily without any luxury, celebrating each day, loving our work,
being close to the roots, never being afraid, living with freedom and
individuality, accepting the change with open mind, excepting new people with
happy heart and overcoming the diffculties with ease. Rabaris taught us
individuality and the fact that cummunicatiion and love does not need common
language or lifestyle.
The amazing learning is experiencing all of it from a town which was hidden
among the cracked path. The broken path, these cracks symbolise the broken
dreams of people, the dreams that broke under reality (reality meaning earthquake).
The path which now has cracks was once clear of these which held only
dreams and then reality hit the dreams and the path we now see, the cracks
remind us of the reality.But, still there is beauty of resistance and strength
withstanding it all.
In the end we are taking with us love for Indian craft, a whole new world
of inspiration, a beautiful pallete of colors and some wonderful ideas of
clothing.
This journey has been the most mesmerising experience for our work and for
our life.
'Rabaris' The Black ones- Satrangi To Gold
Satrangi To Gold
Seven Friends, some new, some old ..
All set for a new life to unfold..
Preparing to be strong and bold..
Preparing to figure out some stories untold..
In each other's lifestyles they have to mold..
Handle each other's temprament hot or cold..
To walk this road each other's hands we will hold..
By the end of the journey, we will turn Satrangi Dhange into Gold
-Mansi Kejriwal
The Embroidered Tales of Marwada harijans- Motif Development
The following pictures depict step by step development of motifs. The steps mainly include- outline, filling and highlighting the motif.
MOTIF DEVELOPMENT #1
MOTIF DEVELOPMENT #2
MOTIF DEVELOPMENT #3
MOTIF DEVELOPMENT #4
The Embroidered Tales of Marwada Harijans - Pakko Embroidery
PAKKO
Pakko embroidery is done by the Marwada community. The word
pakko means solid.It is a dense variation of two sided button hole stitch which
gives the embroidery a raised appearance. Mirrors are used frequently along
with the bakhiya – a detailed stitch which looks like ants walking in a row.The
daana stitch can appear anywhere on the design just like grains thrown on a
map. The original design is drawn free hand and then transferred to the cloth
by a stencil.
The Embroidered Tales of Marwada Harijans - Lakhmaben's treasures - The kanjhris and other belongings
Bag using Pakko Embroidery
'Chutla' - Hair accessories made of Phumka and beads
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