Showing posts with label Gujarati Arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gujarati Arts. Show all posts

Monday 17 June 2013

Gujarat Arts | Gujarati Arts

Gujarat experiences an aesthetic experience where the work of art results with the formal interest and commemorative interest making way together. Completely appealing and valuable, works of art in Gujarat differ widely in the proportions of its patterns to the element of Painting, Sculpture or any other – blend with beauty and usefulness. Arts present something to our sense – perceptions as they make way to articulate lifestyles. Gujarat stands unique with its verbal or nonverbal arts – a mixed combination with aesthetic appeal. It is famous for its dyeing, printing, bead and mirror work apart from traditional Bandhinis and Patolas which has a hand woven art for the traditional wear.

The arts and crafts have a rich cultural past and linked to the present modernity look. One can find diverse variety of Embroidery with Inheriting talent with a distinctive style of needlework and traditional arts. Wood carving, stone work, jewellery etc. are the other areas that make Gujarat, a classic hub of traditional arts and crafts.

In paintings, Oil, glass painting, kalamkari art form and Pethora, the tribal ritual paintings leave intricate frescos and the finesse with which the form comes alive with colors.

It is a watermark of Gujarati art styles. Paintings of decorative motifs on terracotta pots and clay made items are also very popular in the state of Gujarat.

The State also has a fantastic pool of artists, and a new breed of collectors and investors. The Painters and Photography artists are flourishing in Gujarat who are connected worldwide with their exhibitions and display of talent. The Academy of the Department provides opportunities for Group Exhibitions and show case talents at various places in Gujarat cities.


Government of Gujarat Undertaking: Gurjari and Garavi

Gurjari :- (Gujarat State Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd.)


Garvi :- (Gujarat State Handloom Development Corporation Ltd.)



The main objective is to identify, revive, development of handicrafts and handlooms of Gujarat. It has enhanced product base to deliver to cater to the needs of both the domestic and international markets. They are creating opportunities and set to open International Foreign markets for the artisans who create patolas, bandhnis, several types of leather products and are engaged in hand-block printing, terracotta, embroidery and weaving work.