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I went to Wonder Wool Wales yesterday! A mighty trek from Swansea to Builth Wells, a town in mid-Wales nestled between hills and farms. When I first arrived there was so much traffic the lot of us got out of the bus and walked the rest of the way. I stopped in town for coffee before heading to the showgrounds where two local men indignantly swore “all this traffic for some sort of knitting festival??” I approached the barista and declared sheepishly, “I’m going to the ‘knitting’ festival.”

Once there I got to mingle with my favorite type of person, quirky old ladies. Flocks of white hair bobbed up the massive parking lot to the big buildings where the show was held. I forgot to take a picture of the inside so I drew this artist’s rendition.

So many people in avant-garde knitwear and hats, it was also unfortunately very cold but all the more reason to bundle up in wool. I purchased a marino wool braid for spinning

And a new drop spindle!

I bought this yarn also which will become a shawl, that I will begin after I finish my sewing projects which will be mmmmm awhile

But the best thing I purchased has to be this handmade dress, made from Harris Tweed by pinkminis in Scotland! She was incredibly nice and I love owning one of a kind garments.

This ends my craft festival going for the year I believe. I definitely have enough craft projects to keep me going till 2025 🕺🏼

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Handmade Elegance: Each Ladies Barong Tagalog is lovingly handmade by skilled artisans, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail.

Color and Collar: The soft, soothing Beige/Ecru hue of this Barong Tagalog exudes sophistication and grace. The Chinese collar adds a touch of traditional charm while maintaining a modern appeal, making it suitable for various formal occasions.

Embroidered Beauty: The delicate embroidered floral design gracing the front of the Barong Tagalog is a testament to the rich Filipino heritage. These intricate patterns add a touch of femininity and elegance, making this garment perfect for special events and celebrations.

Neckline and Closure: The split neckline adds a hint of allure while maintaining modesty, allowing you to showcase your style. The full-open button front adds convenience and allows you to customize your look to suit the occasion.

Sleeves and Fit: The 3/4 sleeves perfectly balance traditional and contemporary, offering comfort and versatility. The semi-fitted shape flatters your silhouette, ensuring you look your best on any formal occasion.

The traditional dress for women in the Philippines reflects the rich cultural history and diverse influences that have shaped the country over centuries. Here are the key traditional garments:

1. Baro’t Saya

Baro’t Saya is one of the most iconic traditional outfits, consisting of a baro (blouse) and saya (skirt). This ensemble dates back to the pre-colonial era but evolved during the Spanish period, blending native and European elements.

The baro is typically a long-sleeved, sheer blouse made from lightweight fabrics like piña or jusi, while the saya is a long, flowing skirt. Women often pair this with a pañuelo (scarf or shawl) and a tapis (decorative overskirt or apron).

This style is often worn during cultural events or festivals.

2. Maria Clara

The Maria Clara dress is a more formal and elaborate version of the Baro’t Saya. It consists of four key components: the baro (blouse), pañuelo (a large shawl or scarf), saya (skirt), and a tapis (an overskirt or apron worn around the waist).

This dress is named after the iconic character Maria Clara from José Rizal’s novel Noli Me Tangere. It symbolizes the modesty, grace, and femininity of Filipino women, with Spanish influences apparent in its design.

The materials used are often luxurious, such as piña and jusi, with intricate embroidery or lacework.

3. Terno

The Terno is another well-known traditional dress, recognized for its butterfly sleeves—large, stiff sleeves that stand out from the shoulders. The modern Terno evolved from the Maria Clara, but today it’s often a one-piece formal gown worn for prestigious occasions like state functions and formal galas.

The Terno became a national symbol, particularly during the American colonial period and in the mid-20th century, when First Lady Imelda Marcos popularized it.

This dress is often made from fine fabrics and is highly embellished with embroidery, beadwork, or lace.

4. Traje de Mestiza

The Traje de Mestiza is a more ornate version of the Terno, featuring elaborate embroidery, a fitted bodice, and often a train. It was a favorite during the Spanish colonial period, particularly among wealthy mestizo (mixed-race) women, hence the name.

It has butterfly sleeves and a more extravagant design compared to the Maria Clara and the simpler Baro’t Saya.

5. Patadyong

The Patadyong is a wraparound skirt commonly worn by women in rural areas, especially in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. It’s made of woven, colorful, checkered cloth and is paired with a simple kimona (blouse).

The Patadyong is practical and comfortable for daily use but is also worn during traditional ceremonies and dances.

6. Malong

The Malong is a traditional tubular cloth worn by both men and women in the southern Philippines, particularly among Muslim communities in Mindanao. Women wrap the malong around their bodies in various ways, either as a skirt, dress, or even a head covering.

It is often made from vibrant, woven textiles with geometric or floral patterns, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Maranao, Maguindanao, and Tausug people.

7. Kimona and Saya

The Kimona is a simple, semi-transparent blouse usually made from lightweight fabrics like jusi or cotton. It is worn with a long saya or skirt, often made from a thicker, colorful material like silk or cotton.

This outfit is popular in the Visayas region and is often worn for festive events or traditional dances.

Modern Adaptations

Today, these traditional garments are worn during significant cultural or national celebrations, such as Buwan ng Wika (Language Month), Independence Day, weddings, and other formal occasions. Modern designers have also adapted Filipiniana dresses, incorporating contemporary elements into these traditional styles for a more fashion-forward look while maintaining their cultural significance.

These dresses not only represent the beauty of Filipino craftsmanship but also serve as symbols of Filipino identity, pride, and history.

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So yesterday I told you about http://aseelapp.com where you can go to donate aid for Afghan people who are hungry or need heat for winter, or buy directly from Afghan artisans.

My main platform has been twitter for years but, well, you know. Anyway my routine is that on weekends I boost a campaign to my followers so here's a link to help people in Herat Province:

Herat is the large province highlighted in red. The population is about 3 million, and around 80% of those people live in rural areas raising saffron or sheep, weaving carpets, or quarrying marble. Only about a quarter of households have access to clean water.

Also while I have you here, let me wreck your budget. It takes about a month for things to get from Afghanistan to me here in North Carolina so if you want to order for Christmas your deadline is RIGHT NOW. Let me make some suggestions!

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Afghanistan has enormous amounts of lapis lazuli deposits and you can find a lot of gorgeous things made from it ranging from jewelry to candlesticks. The Dari word for lapis is lajaward (لاجورد) which probably derives from the place in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, where it has historically been mined.

Nematullah and Brotheran has your gorgeous lapis bowls, picture frames, etc

Mr Haneif at Nuristan Fashion has wool waistcoats, long coats, and patu!! A patu is a large 100% wool shawl worn by Afghan men. Buying one was the best decision I ever made as there's nothing better than wrapping up in a big length of wool.

Do you drink tea? Let me introduce you to Mr Wakil at the Istalefi Pottery Shop! Among other things he makes absolutely amazing teapots. I have a few things from him and another on the way. Here is the small bowl I eat my snacks from!

For merchants, Aseel is a platform like Etsy. You are buying from an Afghan artisan and helping them keep their family fed and clothed and warm. I recommend using the "Shop by Brand" option as it will show you only Afghan shops.

I volunteer my time with the Aseel team doing... Basically this. I'm also constantly trying to convince them to tell sellers to raise prices because they're criminally low but no dice so far.

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Travel update #5

Ecuador

A lot of events have transpired since I last posted a blog update! I signed off my last post at the border between Colombia and Ecuador. There is a lot to get through and so without further ado, welcome to the fourth country of our travels so far - Ecuador. 

Normally at a border crossing the scenery subtly merged from one country to the next but upon arriving into El Ángel National Park at the Ecuadorian border, we were transported into another world. I don’t know how to describe El Ángel National Park as even the photos that I took are pale in comparison to the experience of being there. We were travelling through the park on a dirt track and there were frailjones (a specific type of Latin American sunflower) as far as the eye could see in every direction. We were the only souls along the entirety of this track and the only sounds were those of our tyres on the dirt. It was surreal. It felt like we were the only people on this strange, desolate new planet. 

We passed through a few different towns before we reached the famous Ottavalo Market. The market is known throughout South America for being the best place to buy alpaca wool goods handcrafted by the indigenous people of Ottavalo. The market was vast, bursting with piles of rugs, jumpers, gloves, hats, toys (to name a few) being sold by charming Ottovaleños. We both bought a jumper each and I’ve pretty much been living in it ever since. 

Probably the nicest thing about Ecuador is the amount of indigenous people wearing traditional dress. In Ecuador, 25% of people define themselves as indigenous - 22% more than in Colombia. More often than not in Ecuador, entire villages will be wearing their own cultural variation of the traditional dress. It was interesting to see how this changed as we crossed the country. Women in the North tended to wear long blue dresses, handmade blue sandals, a white blouse with an ornately embroidered belt. Men wore a blue poncho or shirt and a fedora. Once we travelled South, the women of the highlands now wore extremely bright coloured felt shawls held together with a brooch. They wore knee length bright skirts -usually in a contrasting colour to their shawl, wellington boots and a fedora. The men of the highlands wore striped ponchos and wellingtons. This was the first time I had ever seen so many people dressed traditionally throughout the entirely of a country and it was inspiring to see a culture so rich. 

The capital of Ecuador is in the North, so we reached Quito fairly early into our journey. Out of all of the Latin American capitals we had visited, Quito felt the most European. It had a really relaxed yet quiet and private vibe. People ran in the parks and took their dogs out for walks in the evening. It was extremely civilised but it seemed to lack the intensity, drama and disinhibition of cities in its neighbouring countries. 

The roads after Quito were beautiful. We were cycling through Ecuador’s Volcanic corridor, which took us around Cotopaxi Volcano and ended with the vast and breathtaking Quilatoa Lake. 

The scenery was spectacular but the cycling was becoming extremely difficult. The small roads that we usually cycled on were now cobbled instead of paved or dirt. We had to bump along up hills of extreme gradients. It was rainy season in Ecuador so we frequently found ourselves cycling in dense fog or rain all day. The dampness made cycling uphill on cobbles extremely slippery and dangerous to do, especially on a bike that weighed the same amount as I did! I found myself having to get off the saddle and push my bike up steep hill after steep hill, most of which only 4x4’s were able to drive up.

Ecuadorians seemed to prefer to build roads straight up the mountain rather than having the road switch back a few times to gradually take you up. Because of this, our progress became infuriatingly slow - down from 80km per day in Colombia to 40-50km in good weather. 

Ecuador took us to new heights. Most days we were at an altitude of 3000-4000m. Although thankfully neither of us got altitude sickness, doing such intense physical activity so far above sea level left me incredibly out of puff to the point that I would struggle to catch my breath. 

The picture painted of cycling through Ecuador online and on social media contrasted immensely with the reality of doing so. Cycle-touring blogs and Instagram accounts that I’ve been following whilst on the trip are endlessly positive highlight reels of what it’s like cycling on the best days. Nobody tells you that you will be woken up in the middle of the night with searing pain in your legs from the build up of lactic acid. Nobody tells you that on the worst day of your period you will be biking 2000m of elevation instead of running yourself a hot bath and stuffing your face with chocolate. 

After a while in Ecuador, I started to expect every day to be another bad day, which kickstarted a dangerous spiral of negativity. I would look at Max cycling ahead of me in the distance, conquering each hill much more easily and happily than I could, and I would wonder why I was not able to do the same. I was asking myself why on earth I was putting my mind and body through this every day. It was the first time on the trip that I truly missed home.

Ecuador uses the dollar and is much more expensive than Colombia. Because of this to save money we did a lot more camping than we usually would. However because of the persistent rain we found ourselves needing to camp under shelter, once taking refuge on a volleyball pitch next to the side of the road, other times in hostel courtyards. Not splashing out on a bed in a hostel very often meant that we were tackling the Andes on very little sleep for as long as ten days in a row without a break. 

This has been a pretty negative account (sorry!). However it was not totally miserable in Ecuador. On dry days, we got to camp in some of the most amazing, wild spots that have been better than anywhere else on the trip thus far. We spent time camping next to waterfalls and at the base of volcanoes. Between villages while cycling on dirt roads we were very often the only the people around. We saw lots of llamas and alpacas for the first time on the trip! 

However no amount of cute, fluffy llamas could make up for the difficulty of the cycling and unfortunately my morale was low. The strain of undertaking such an intense physical challenge and spending every minute of the day together began to take a toll on mine and Max’s relationship. We were exhausted and bickering with each other at every opportunity. I was falling out of love with the cycling and in the end we decided that it would be good to take a break from biking and spend some time apart. 

Max and his family were heading to visit him in the Galapagos for ten days, and although I was invited along too I decided to fly to Brazil instead. We were 5 months into the trip and halfway through our time on the continent so it felt like a good moment to rest our bodies and treat ourselves a little bit. 

Our cycle route down the Western side of South America doesn’t take us through Brazil and it has always been a country that I have wanted to visit. I booked my flights to Rio de Janeiro and found out a couple of days later that I was going to be there while it’s Carnival! I really needed to blow off some steam and now had the perfect opportunity to do so - it felt like the stars were aligning! 

So about a week ago, we both left our bikes behind and flew to completely different places. We are going to return to our bikes refreshed, rested and ready to take on the Peruvian section of the Andes! Other cyclists that we have met on this trip rave about Peru being one of the most beautiful countries to cycle through, so I’m pretty excited. More importantly others have said that Peru is far less steep than Ecuador because they thankfully build long, winding hairpins up the mountain at a gradual gradient when possible. Obviously, there will still be hills to climb but after a good rest I’ll be able to take them on with fresh legs and a positive attitude.

I landed in Rio de Janeiro a few days ago and Carnival is every bit as exciting, intense, raucous and dynamic as you would imagine it to be - just times by one hundred. I’ve been at some of the street parties (that seemingly have no start or end) for a few days now. I will save writing about my time in Brazil for my next update. 

Below I’ve posted the full video of our time cycling through Colombia. I’m in the process of putting together the Ecuador video and will upload it in a few days.

Here is the link to track our progress (although we won’t be cycling for a while so you won’t see a lot of progression!) 

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Similarly to my previous post about reaching the end of Colombia, I thought I would write a list of all the interesting things that I noticed while travelling through Ecuador. Again, it’s lifted from my journal so it informally written.

Ice cream! Ice cream! Ice cream! For a country so cold it’s crazy to see how into ice cream the locals are. On every street there is an ice cream shop. In the North they cover ice cream in cheese (crazy combination I know...) I was intrigued by this but in the end I was too grossed out to give it a try. 

The possibility of taking a hot shower is back- for the first time on the entire trip! Ecuadorians mostly have warm showers, which is nice. They don’t have central heating in their buildings so they use propane tanks to heat their water. Every morning a truck selling gas canisters trawls around every neighbourhood, blaring a song sung by children with shrill voices. It’s the same song in every town we have visited. 

Ecuador has a strangely large amount of Chinese restaurants called “Chifas.”

They’re mad about topiary gardens. In the North every town square had shrubs with peoples faces and animals cut into them. 

Ecuadorians are very quiet, reserved, friendly and humble people.

A very large amount of people drive old school classic VW Beetles. It’s definitely the most common type of classic car you will see in Ecuador. 

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Nepal is a landlocked country situated in South Asia. Rich in natural resources Nepal has many unique things to exhibit that are unseen elsewhere in the world. Being an ancient Hindu predominant nation with a recorded history that can be traced back in the early Vedic period, Nepal is divided into three major geographical regions as Himalayan, Hilly, and Tarai that holds the stunning beauty of nature that compels thousands of tourists to visit this land of divinity. Nepal is famous for natural tourist destination and also for exporting goods that are traditionally affluent. In 2017 the export was recorded to be of 5.4 billion which proves the potential this nation holds in its rich traditional and spiritual values.

Handcrafted items and handmade decorative commodities have a great demand in the United States and Europe. Here is the list of few items that Nepal exports exhibiting its culture around the globe.

Hemp - Nepal exports hemp fibers to Europe and America but besides this, there are many other hemp items that are evenly exported like Pure Hemp Bags for Men and Women, shoes, sandals, mats, etc. Hemp is an eco-friendly substitute for cotton that is cheaper and completely biodegradable. With the increasing awareness of global warming, such demands are growing among environmentally conscious people and vegan who prefer something very organic to their need.

Jewelry - Nepal has its own sense of the beauty that carves sparkling ornaments and jewelry made up of gold, silver and precious stones that has its own beauty and astrological values. Handcrafted ornaments of Nepal still hold the traditional folk stories of the ancient civilization that was practiced here. You can see the glimpse of Hindu and Buddhist tradition that is spiritually compelling and astonishing to wear. Similarly, necklaces and bracelets that are made up of Rudrakshya and Bodhichitta are also equally beautiful and spiritually healing that are exported to many Asian countries and outside Asia as well.

Scarf and Shawl - Nepalese Pure Woollen Clothes, scarf and shawl are also equally appreciated products that Nepal exports. Handmade woolen scarf and shawl keep you warm and non-allergic to the skin. Pashmina is another famous exporting good from Nepal that is considered better and expensive than normal wool. Pashmina is soft, warmer compared to wool and is lightweight. Nepalese made scarf and shawl comes in different shapes and sizes that give elegant looks to your beauty and fashion.

Home Decorative Items – Home Decorative Items for your car or for the wall in your sitting room will look beautiful when they are unique and holds some meaning. Nepalese decorative items like lamp sheds, wall hanging, dining decors hold a spiritual message because they are religiously and culturally made. Such decorative items are the juice of Hindu and Buddhism belief, therefore, it is often regarded as the symbol of luck and peacekeeping in the home or wherever placed. You can also find the best kitchen and dining decorative items that hold creative Nepalese cultural and traditional values.

Ethnic Food – Nepal being religiously and traditionally similar to India the ethnic food is alike Indian. However, the communities that are far related to Hindu Buddhist has their uniqueness in their food that assures better taste and health.  Noodles, pickles and other items are well appreciated around the globe and are now growing demand.

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For Halloween, I want to do a Les Mis cosplay. What types of fashion terms should I be looking for/asking for in stores? (Basically, I don't just want to go in there and ask if they have anything from 1820s France or the like!)

not gonna lie anon if you’re as nitpicky as i am it’s gonna be pretty hard to find something entirely accurate.

are you cosplaying in men’s clothes? those sorts of things would be easier to find so hopefully you are

the basic components of the outfit are shirt, drawers (you can leave these out lol your normal underwear is fine), trousers, suspenders, waistcoat, cravat, tailcoat, hat, stocking, and shoes, though it might get hot wearing all that and it’d be hard (& expensive!) to find all of these things, so it’s fine if you go without the coat and top hat & just say your character is dressing casually indoors. you can search my blog for specific examples of these things, and i also have a page dedicated to my sources if you want to go through those too

for shirts you want something white and with a high collar. costume stores would probably understand what you mean if you asked for like.....a pirate shirt? though don’t get one that opens too far down the chest, and has either no collar or a collar that you can’t pop up. it’s fine if it doesn’t stay up when you pop it up; the cravat will secure it in place. it’s also fine if your shirt isn’t all that fitted to your body, since a well-fitting waistcoat combined with the right sort of pants will make it fine, since shirts weren’t fitted back then anyway! common mistake i see in cosplay is people using button up shirts -- button up shirts just did not exist. there were shirts with buttoned collars, but they weren’t buttoned up the whole length of the shirt.

trousers you wear should be seriously high waisted. like really high waisted. you’re trying to achieve an hourglass figure here & you need the pants to do that. fashionable ones could also be pretty tight! trousers were a lot of the time cream, tan, or brown, and if they did have a pattern, it’d be a fairly simple striped or checked one. another common mistake i see is people wearing belts to hold them up! there was no such thing as a men’s belt back then since the trousers were way too high waisted for a belt to be practical. instead they used suspenders!

suspenders then were pretty similar in shape to the ones we have now? though i think generally wider and prettier. floral embroidery was super super super common, and really pretty and good!!! search for suspenders on either my blog or my sources to get an idea. if you can’t get suspenders like that, which lbr most people can’t because society ruined fashion when they stopped letting men wear florals, just wear some more normal patterned ones. they’ll be hidden underneath your waistcoat anyway, you just won’t have the same sense of Authenticity.

waistcoats were also very high waisted, being just long enough to hide the shirt tucked into the trousers. by the 1820s they were quite snugly fitted to nip in the waist! some waistcoats even had some very wide sturdy lacing in the back to pull the waist in even more. you won’t be able to find that today, but keep that ideal feminine silhouette in mind when you’re shopping. the lapels in the early 1820s for the most part were either nonexistent or pretty insubstantial. by the end of the decade, you’d see triangular lapels, notched lapels, and shawl collars. as for the fabrics themselves, don’t just go with a plain black one! vibrant colors and more complex patterns were much more common, and more fun anyway.

cravats were length strips of fabric that were tied in pretty complex ways -- google image search this stuff to see what i mean. they’d hold up the collar and give the impression of a longer neck. most often they were either white or black, though there were still colored ones. to find something cravat-y enough today, i honestly don’t really know what you could do? maybe a very small very thin scarf, or a very wide ribbon? neither of these things will be exact, sadly, and i don’t know enough about cosplay to give you an idea how to improvise. maybe cut your own fabric from something else? or there might be cravats on ebay or something, i have no idea. keep in mind the fabric should be very thin in order for you to be able to tie it properly.

tailcoats were about the same length as the waistcoat. they also wouldn’t necessarily be black! like waistcoats, they could come in all sorts of colors, but unlike waistcoats, they weren’t patterned.

top hats were, well, top hats. i very much doubt you’ll be able to find one in the Exact Specific Shape of the 1820s, so just a normal black top hat is fine, i wouldn’t worry too much about it. it’s a halloween costume, not a professional handmade reenactment costume.

don’t worry about the stockings much either, they won’t be showing up, so you can just wear your normal socks. same way with shoes tbh -- just get some black either business shoes or boots and you’ll get by.

if you’re wearing women’s clothes, then it’s going to be really really hard to find something nice, since dresses were hand-tailored and not in a style anyone would really emulate today :( maybe a costumer might have something vaguely similar? for earlier in the decade just ask for a regency dress -- it’s not exactly what you want but i think it’s the closest you’ll probably get. since skirts were wider in the 1820s than they were during the regency proper, put a few layers of petticoats underneath to bulk it up a little, i guess. later in the 1820s people were already developing the big gigot sleeves, which tragically i just don’t think you’ll be able to find, since people today are unappreciative of how fantastic they were. for shoes, just ask for slippers. the styles today won’t be exactly exact, but close enough.

so that’s my best bet? i don’t cosplay so idk exactly how people go about finding exactly what they want :/ maybe show some photos of 1820s clothes you like to some cosplayers and ask how they’d go about finding something adequate. i wish i could help more! if any cosplayers have any advice for anon here, please add it on!

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Know all about the famous handicrafts of Gujarat!

One way a place expresses itself is through its arts and crafts. Probably no country in the world has a greater variety of these words than India when it comes to the arts and crafts. Each corner of this vibrant and intense land has something to say. It's exciting, interesting, varied,and contenting journey. Gujarat has an ancient history and a rich patrimony of culture and Gujarat Tourism is helping to preserve this thousands of year old heritage and art. The place's age-old crafts have survived until today. The art and crafts are maintained in the state and are widely practiced. Gujarat's workmanship is renowned for its color scheme, precision, and intricate work and artistic look. Such crafts are a result of India's skilled craftsmanship. A great variety of handicrafts are available. You may choose from silver jewelry, embroidery, furniture, clay pieces, hand-made carpets, stone crafts, and other items. Here are Gujarat’s popular crafts which represent the state’s culture and traditions and are worth purchasing on your Gujarat holiday tour package.

1. Bandhani: 

Bandhani or tie-dye is a traditional Gujarati style of clothing. The making of a pattern on the fabric is a special dyeing technique. In Gujarat’s Kutch regions the best Bandhani is made. Also, Bandhej garbs are made in several different types and designs, and each is distinct from the other. The term Bandhani originates from “Bandhan” meaning joining up. So, on their wedding day, the Gujarati brides wear a "Bandhani” dupatta or dress. Women having a place with the state will likewise dress in customarily looking Bandhani apparel, with men wearing a Bandhani Turban. Bandhani saree and dupatta are most in-demand and are worldwide renowned handicrafts. 2. Beadwork:

Beadwork is a Gujarat craft created by 2-3 beads joining together. Gujarat is a bead craft hub, also known in India as Moti Bharat. Bead Work is the specialty of making home beautifying things, for example, chaklas, indhonis, mangalkalash and nariyal, and gateways and gems, for example, neckbands, bangles, earrings, and so on. The pattern of putting 2-3 beads together dictates motifs and patterns This art originates from the districts of Saurashtra, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Amreli & Junagadh and is also practiced in Ahmedabad. Ancestral craftsmen from the Panchmahala and Vadodara regions likewise make customary bead adornments and trimmings while working around strong articles, for example, coconuts and pot-rests it takes a shocking three-dimensional structure. Bead art is used to render home furnishings 3. Patola: Patola is a woven saree made from the tinting technique of double ikat. Such handmade sarees are highly costly and used to be worn by royal families. The artwork by Patola is native to Patan, Gujarat. For the production of a saree, it takes about six months to one year. The dyeing process is the reason behind its demand, which takes a long time. The saree has become renowned in Indonesia for its fine intricacy and marvelous coloring, for local weaving being a tradition there. There are only three families in Patan making this handicraft rich and popular. It is said that only sons within the family are taught the technique of this handwork. There are essentially four patterns of Patola saree and all are produced by Salvi community in Gujarat.

4. WoodWork:

Woodwork is a common Gujarat hands-on skill. Gujarat people love to use wooden objects to decorate their houses, rooms, and other locations. Woodwork provides for these spaces with a typical richness theme. Bhavnagar District is the center of Gujarati woodworking. Woodworking art is a classic mix of opulence and elegance. Most notable, Surat woodcraft "sandli" (sandalwood), Gujarat has its place in people's hearts. Carpeting delicate "sandli" articles with state of the art designs require years of experience. The template includes picture frames, porch wing, bridal box, jewelry box, spoon serving, and furniture. Gujarat handcrafted wood stuff is loved nationally and globally. 5. Zari: 

Zari is a decorative feature of textiles, using a thread to do the embroidery. In Indian bridal dresses, Zari research plays a significant part. Surat a city in Gujarat is famous for its threads work. They use these shimmery threads to create delicate and elegant designs. The string comes in three hues like golden, silver, and copper, all of which when utilized in the weaving procedure look rich. Zari's fashion started in the Mughal era according to historians. It has also been the Mughal dressmakers' favorite fabric to create royal outfits. 'Salam’ 'Katori’ 'Tiki’ 'Chalak’ and 'Kangari' are the most well-known Zari embroideries. Zari embroidery is widely used by men and women alike in clothes. Therefore the analysis is carried out in India. 6. Claywork:

Clay's work is an old practice in India. Terracotta clay work of Gujarat is renowned. Earlier the Kutch district ladies used to embellish their homes with hand-held terracotta clay. Another art name is “Lippan Kaam” (clay art form), it also means adorning items with hands. According to the planned design, one can model wet clay into any shape and size. The clay craft techniques are influenced by common patterns and designs on the embroidery. It takes three to five days for the craft to dry off until it’s completed. The workmanship plans are typically observed in customary structures including a peacock, horse, mango tree, blossoms, ladies, ladies, and substantially more. The art makes enhancing and conventional things, for example, bowls, pots, handis, lights, divider casings, and figures. 7. Leather Handicraft:

Gujarat’s Leather Handcraft is a striking quality in India. The leathercraft originates in Kutch regions. The leather products are primarily manufactured by the Meghwal community in Gujarat. Bhujodi village is renowned for its handicrafts in leather.

This magnificent art, dating back in time, continues to flourish during the modern era with its strong effects. The leathercraft is mainly used for the production of saddles, armors, helmets, and swords, depending on the time of demand. In contemporary times, exquisite leather objects include boots, shoes, covers for cushions, and artifacts. One can see the handmade leather pieces in beautiful colors and embroideries. The master of this craft Narsi Bhai Bijlani moved from Pakistan to Gujarat after partition. 8. Hand block printing:

Hand-block printing is a Gujarati traditional technique. Gujarat the oldest and largest center known for Hand block printing. Each Block design has a conventional approach. The most popular designs of this art involve flowers, leaves, stems, and trees. The different styles are part of various Gujarat states. Which include the Kutch and Desa ‘Vegetable’ print, Bhujpur ‘Batik’ prints, and Kutch village ‘Saudagiri’ prints. That hand ability simply shows India’s cultural and traditional importance. The Hand Block Printing items include ladies’ dresses, men's kurta, bed sheets, pillow covers, and decorative wall pieces. 9. Embroidery work:

Gujarat Embroidery Work holds its peculiarity. This is one of the world's most popular handicrafts. The Kutch regions are at the center of this artwork. In India, foreigners are fond of buying Gujarati embroidery pieces. The craftsmanship is made up of multicolored threads, beads, and tiny mirrors. The artisans have a wide variety of stitches and patterns to adorn the items. The most widely used pattern for stitching is herringbone. This craftsmanship from Gujarati corporates covers for satchels, grips, frill, divider pieces, place settings, boots, nd cushions. Also the embroidery is famous for the execution of architectural designs, known as "Kheer Bharat" The stitches got this name from floss-silk, which in India is called "Kheer". 10. Tangaliya work:

Tangaliya Job or Daana is skilled in weaving shawls and making textiles for wearing the outfit. Dangassia is Gujarat’s native culture, who began the craft 700 years ago. Gujarat District Surendranagar is the birthplace of Tangaliya Work. Tangaliya shawls are one of Gujarat's most renowned crafts. The perplexing additional turning technique to make geometric designs makes it exceptional. The soul of Tangaliya Work is vibrant dots, which are simultaneously rendered on both ends of a shawl. Using various colored fabrics, the handwoven technique is used to make cloth or shawl. The content from "Tangalia" contains items from home decor and ladies’ clothes. This art speaks volumes about its quality worldwide. 11. Rogan Painting:

Rogan Painting, or "Rogan Printing" captures spiritual India's true spirit. Kutch regions Khatri group is famous for this craft. Also though it comes from Persia, in India Gujarat leads the way for Rogan Painting. Niruna village is the mainspring of a Rogan handcraft in the Bhuj district. This is a painting produced using silk that utilizes a unique brush to get the excellence right. The paintings, therefore, take on a degree of excellence to offer such brilliant work. The paint is made from vegetables or flowers with castor oil and natural colors. It takes a few days for the paint to make the crafts turn into a paste.

12. Rabari Embroidery:

Rabari Embroidery has deep origins in Gujarat's Kutch areas. This art was initiated by women of the Rabri community and named after their culture. When tribal women loved to be colorful they made their Rabari Embroidery garments. The most famous styles of Rabri Embroidery are the Dhebar and Kachchi. Rabari Embroidery has developed around for decades, because of its distinctive designs, evolving as a modern craft. Throughout every piece, the embroidery has elements with striking colors, small mirrors, and artistic features. Quick in every part of the world, this handwork has its place. 13. Patchwork & Applique:

Patchwork and Applique are methods for the repair of a torn piece of fabric. The district of Banaskantha Gujarat is renowned for that art. Kutch is the root of Patchwork and Appliqué Art. The art of producing and arranging embroidered pieces on cloth may sound simple but creating each piece requires an artistic meaning. Patchwork and Applique are important elements of dark-colored fabrics, beads, mirrors, and other adornments. The most in-demand pieces of this craft are door and wall hangings. A groundbreaking aspect about this artwork above all is that once the patches are mounted on the fabric they do not appear to hack or wrinkle. 14. Carpets (Dhurries): Dhurries, floor coverings, covers, and mats are as yet being woven at straightforward pit looms in the towns of Kutch. The craftsmen weave the patterns with their fingertips and work on the pedal-operated machines. Their exquisite patterns, contrasting paint schemes, and intricate weaving make these carpets popular. The durries are made of fleece, goat hair, and cotton. Subsequently, handloom weaving is a significant control of the town, situated on thruway Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar.

Gujarat tourism is blessed with a rich and vibrant Handicraft's heritage. Throughout its proportions of its shapes, it varies widely from the item of wonderful exquisite Artifacts throughout various forms. With its eclectic arts and crafts, it stands unique – a mixed blend of visual appeal. So next time you plan a Gujarat tour package make sure you shop for the above things and take it for life as a souvenir.