Desert Traditions

For unique adventures, enriching experiences and vibrant textile arts.

Desert Traditions tours and exhibitionsTours

Tours to Kutch and wider Gujarat in north western India for the artist, designer, teacher, collector and lover of textiles.

Projects

News on cultural, social and environmental projects supported by Desert Traditions.

Textile Treasures

Gallery of textile processes, products and collections.

 

All signs lead to the stuff of dreams All signs lead to the stuff of dreams Australian Pat Sloss learns a stitch or two from leading Ahir artisan Geetaben Kanji Changa Intricate carvings adorn the 1,000 year old sun temple at Modhera The haunting sound of the Rann of Kutch – Julan Jat and his double flute Communities are recognised by their embroidery styles as these torans (door hangings) show Project Mir aims to house a marginalised community near the Little Rann of Kutch