DIP Projects
Linking Traditions through centuries : Ajrakh block print
Year
2016-17
City
Kutch
State
Gujarat
Region
West India
Theme
Religion
Ajrakh Block Print is a type of textile design which has been seen from cattle herders to New York ramp-walkers. This reserch study explores how the Ajrakh Block Print has been worn and utilized by the people who primarily use it- the artisans. Therefore, researchers studied the lives of Khatris in Kutch- who are the primary producers of the craft, and the changes in Ajrakh block print brought about due to the commercialization and effect on economy.
Faculty Mentor
Group Members
Aditya Chandra, Ananya Mohapatra, Gulshan Mali, Sadaf Fatima, Sahil Shah, Shivangi Mandhiyan, Siddhi Ganatra, Sunayna Devaiah, Vinay Jain, Vivekananda Karthikeyan.