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Paper Kites of Gujarat

Patang is the local word for a kite. The largest hub of kite production is Gujarat. Vadodara, Surat and Ahmedabad are the majr cities which are known for their kite markets. Although in India kite flying is indulged mostly on special occasions such as ‘Makar Sakranti’, kite markets in Gujarat are always on boom. Kites […]

Khadi Weaving of Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Khadi has been a symbol of independence and great jubilation for Indians. The cotton is spun into yarn on the charkha and then woven on a loom. It’s story is inticately connected with the story of India’s colonial past and the subsequent freedom from it. The khadi weaving industry in Ahmedabad, has encouraged experimentation of […]