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The Vadhas, a nomadic community from Kutch specialize in a unique craft of making lacquered wood products. This pattern rolling pin has been handmade with lacquered wood and can be used to create beautifully patterned festive snacks. Sakarpara, a special Gujarathi dish is made using this beautiful piece of art.
Lac, a material taken from insect resin, has been used in Indian crafts for centuries.
Coloured lacquer is applied to wood by turning it over heat using a hand lathe. The artisan skillfully moves the lac on the wood to create patterns by hand in kaleidoscopic designs.
Kutch Craft Collective is a collaborative platform of 5 organizations from Kutch and was formed to revive the old crafts of Kutch, while creating livelihood opportunities for the artisan families.
With an aim to promote locally grown cotton and help marginalized communities, Khamir, a not for profit organisation works with the Vadha community from Kutch to revive lacquered wood art.
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Care Instructions-Do not use harsh chemicals for cleaning. Wash with soft soapy water and wipe with cotton cloth.