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Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd is an agency of Government of Gujarat established in 1973 with the main objective of identification, revival, development of handicrafts and handlooms of Gujarat. The Corporation markets products of artisans through its Garvi-Gurjari chain of emporiums in India and supply to ...
Rogan painting was initially practiced in several locations in the Gujarat region. The painted fabric was mostly purchased by women of the Hindu lower castes who wanted to decorate clothing for their weddings. [7] It was therefore a seasonal art, with most of the work taking place during the months when most weddings take place.
In March 2013, it was listed as "Kutch Embroidery" under the GI Act 1999 of the Government of India with registration confirmed by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks under Class 24 Textile and Textile Goods, and its logo registered in November 2015 vide application number 509 for the dated 8 January 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and SEWA Executive Director Reema Nanavaty listen as women artisans share stories of their involvement with SEWA at the Hansiba Store in Mumbai, India, 18 July 2009. Ela Bhatt, founder and past president of SEWA, appreciating the fabrics at Qalandia Women's Cooperative
Shroffs Foundation Trust (SFT) is a regional non-governmental organization primarily working in Vadodara district and a part of Kutch district in Gujarat, India. [1]It was established in 1980 under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 [2] to improve the lives of impoverished communities in the region through holistic sustainable development.
Women artists (dancers, musicians, painters, photographers, sculptors, etc) who live or have lived in Gujarat. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Gujarat Government Organisations are the commercial and non-commercial establishments in the Indian state of Gujarat by Government of Gujarat or Government of India. This includes the state-run PSUs, Statutory corporations and co-operative societies. These commercial institutions are vital to the economic growth of this state. [1]
The Surat Zari Craft is protected under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act (GI Act) 1999 of the Government of India. It was registered by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks under the title "Surat Zari Craft" and recorded at GI Application number 131 under Class 31 as a horticulture item. [1]