Trunk Show with Abduljabbar Khatri + Sufiyan Khatri

We’re excited to welcome back Abduljabbar Khatri & Sufiyan Khatri from Bhuj, Gujarat, India! In conjunction with their sold-out workshop, these artisans will be selling beautiful bandhani tie dyes and Ajrakh block printed textiles in a Trunk Show in our Shop!

Shop the Sale:
Thursday – Saturday, July 23 – 25

Textile Center + Shop are open:
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am – 7 pm
Friday + Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm

Abduljabbar Khatri
Abduljabbar Khatri belongs to a community of tie-dyers in Bhuj, in the Kutch District, Gujarat State, India. In 1992, he and his brother, Abdullah, started dyeing professionally, making cotton dresses, dupattas, and sarees for the Indian market. A huge earthquake in 2001 shattered homes and businesses in Kutch, and work became dependent on commercial traders and local market demands, with no creative satisfaction or control. A workshop on natural dyeing changed his life and inspired him to create only the highest level artistic work. The brothers have since created a niche for Sidr Craft, and are known for their technical finesse, attention to detail, and openness to experimentation. sidrcraft.com

Sufiyan Khatri
Sufiyan Ismail Khatri is a 10th generation artisan whose family has been involved in the art of Ajrakh printing since the 15th century. As a child he grew up listening to lots of stories about Ajrakh, it’s traditions and philosophy. By the time he was 14 years old, he was an apprentice to his grandfather, who shaped his thinking and understanding of the craft. For Khatri and his community, Ajrakh is a way of life. Working in the Ajrakh craft workshops not only gradually leads to an increase in important skills, but also continues to act as an important medium of education, nourishment, and philosophy in their community. yourstory.com/2016/10/ajrakh-printing