Gujarat Threads: A Visit to Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum

Event Overview
The event, “Gujarat Threads,” organized under the Textile and Handicrafts Initiative, aimed to spread awareness about the rich tradition of various threads of Gujarat and the indigo craft. The venue for this enlightening experience was the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum, a repository of textile heritage.

Museum Tour
Participants were guided by experts who provided a comprehensive tour of the museum, highlighting the various applications of indigo. The experts demonstrated how indigo dye has been historically used on diverse mediums, including canvas, metal, and cloth. This hands-on experience allowed members to appreciate the versatility and enduring beauty of indigo dye.

Expert Talk
Following the museum tour, an expert talk was delivered by Shailini Amin Sheth. a renowned authority on textile crafts. Her presentation covered the history and evolution of the threads of Gujarat.