SIZE | 172cm Height, 117cm Wide BACKING | A Terracotta and pink stripe cotton.
We could not resist buying this joyful wall hanging. A large, beautifully worked and expertly designed piece of narrative applique.
We have bought this wonderful hand embroidery from a grassroots social enterprise based in Gujarat, a Trust that focuses on the preservation of the traditional crafts of Kutch. The narrative form is not a traditional art in Kutch, but a more contemporary artform that the artisans first experimented with personal expression in 2001.
The narrative pieces are not seen as a substitute for traditional art, but an addition to it, and the pieces hold a place of pride in the hearts and minds of the artists. Themes vary widely – from simple events like a wedding in the family to complex ideas like the settling down of a nomadic people.
