Ahir work with bandhani saree
Ahir hand embroidery
Kutch hand knotted bandhani
Gajji silk saree
Pallu with ahir embroidery
Body with bandhej
5.4 meters saree
80 cm blouse piece
Designed by craftcentres
Photography without roll press, roll press needed before wear
Dryclean only
Support handicraft
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About ahir embroidery
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About bandhani
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Ahir embroidery is one of the most beautiful embroideries. Ahir is a community in Kutch's desert area. The traditional local word is ‘thasso’, used for Ahir embroidery. The word suggests confidence. Ahir works are large and colourful. The craftswomen fill colourful mirrors surrounded by yellow and white chain stitch. The combination of these elements creates a vibrant effect. They embroider designs like flowers, birds and animals.
 Ahir embroidery is open to innovation. Traditional elements such as abstract buttas with appealing colours are used in an authentic way.
The core Ahir values are respected, as evident in the use of specific stitches for specific functions. A small, round saankdi or chain stitch to outline the buttis. Ahir, the community, follow the Krishna, the Gopa culture. Ahir women wear the full embroidered skirt and kanjari. The unique embroidery of the community, balance of tradition with modern concepts by hand work with only needle and   threads.