Gujarat Textile and Tribal Tour

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Gujarat, located in western India, is a land of contrasts. It is one among India's most prosperous states, both economically and culturally.Gujarat produces a wide range of textiles that are linked to the state's history ,prior generations and legacy .A tribal tour of Gujarat helps visitors to learn about the numerous tribes, their lifestyles, colourful costumes, customs, and traditions. The state produces the finest range of textiles due to a perfect combination of skilled labour, a wide range of raw materials, a seamless blend of yarns, and the application of ancient processes.Gujarat is well-known over the world for its tribal culture. They continue to live their lives as same old style. Visitors to this state can enjoy beautiful beaches as well as a rich Indian culture and heritage that has been passed down through the generations.

The 8-day/7-night Gujarat trip itinary takes you on a tour of several diverse tribal locations in Gujarat, giving you the opportunity to learn about the real Gujarat.

Gujarat itinaries:
Arrive at Ahemdabad on Day 1
Day 2: Ahmedabad-Udepur
Day 3: Udepur-Utelia Day 4: Balaram-Utelia
Day 5: Balaram – Tribal village visits
Day 6: Balaram-Patan-Little Kutch's Runn
Day 7: A quick trip of Kutch
The village markets of Chota Udepur are a great place to see Rathwas, Nayakas, and Bhils dressed up in their colourful garb.
The lively Kutch region is the centrepiece of the Gujarat tribal trip. The Rabaris, who are cow herders, are the most intriguing tribe here.There are wide range of textiles that Gujarat produces, owing to the contributions of people from many communities, castes, tribes, and regions.

The following are some of Gujarat's most popular textile products:
1.BANDHANI- This is a tie-and-dye technique for textiles.It's constructed of superfine cotton mulmal and decorated with gold checks and motifs in the Jamadari style. Fabric is tied into tiny knots and then dipped in a base colour before being retied and dyed in this technique. Kutch, Jamnagar, Saurashtra, and Rajkot are the main centres of Bandhani work in Gujarat. Bandhani works can also be found in Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan, in addition to Gujarat.

2.AJRAKH AND DHAMDKA
Dhamdka is the art of using wooden blocks to print cloth. The design to be printed on the fabric is first pierced and then chiselled into the wooden block. Then simply dip the block in various colours and stamp on the fabric to create a lovely design. The fabric is fixed in the river and distributed to dry after printing. It is extensively practised in cities such as Gondal, Jetpur, and Junagadh. In addition to these locations, it can also be found in Pakistan in the Thar Desert.

3.MATANI
It's also known as MATANI PCHEDI. The Matani cloth is made by the Varghi community for numerous ritualistic uses. Various techniques, such as block printing and painting, are used to create the designs. Matani is an homage to the goddess Durga.The Ahemdabad Calico Museum of Textiles is a fantastic site to learn about the Matani culture.

4.MASHRU
It's a woven fabric made out of cotton and silk. Patan is one of the most important districts for the mass production of Mashru. Extra wrap threads and the ikkat design are examples of different styles. It was once produced throughout India, but currently exclusively in the state of Gujarat.In Iraq and the Arab countries, the weaving technique was widely used. Because Muslims are not permitted to wear pure silk, this was mostly utilised by them.

Needless to say, a textile trail through this country will leave you speechless, and you will undoubtedly fill many bags. A trip to Gujarat will provide you with an authentic taste of India. Explore Gujarat's large tribal community on the above-mentioned 8-day/7-night tribal tour. This Gujarat trip package will allow you to immerse yourself in Gujarati culture and traditions by allowing you to meet and interact with several tribes throughout the state.Gujarat tourists package should include all of the state's key attractions, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Junagadh, Kutch, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, and others.