This appealing Meghwal village off the main road to Khavda has beautifully decorated houses, and embroidery and leatherwork for sale. Some of the craftspeople can be a little overenthusiastic.
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The Kumbhar village of Khavda, 70km north of Bhuj, is known for its pottery and textiles.
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One of the graduates of the Somaiya Kala Vidya design school for artisans, weaver Ramji Maheshwari demonstrates his craft on a traditional pit loom…
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