Welcome Abduljabbar Khatri from SIDR Craft in Bhuj, & Sufiyan Ismail Khatri from his workshop in Ajrakhpur, both in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India! 

Join us for an Art Speaks presentation as these two Unesco Award winning artists present their work and discuss how the international market impacts support for Indian artisans. Beautiful Bandhani tie dye and clamp dyed works and Ajrakh block printed textiles will be available for purchase to support their communities.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 • 5-7 pm • Textile Center’s Auditorium (3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis)

RSVP and save your seat here. Sliding scale, with free option

Abduljabbar Khatri
Abduljabbar Khatri belongs to a community of tie-dyers in Bhuj, Gujarat. 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 @bhido.art

Sufiyan Ismail 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 immersed in Ajrakh, its 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 Sufiyan and his community of Ajrakhpur, Ajrakh is a way of life. Working in their 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. @sufiyankhatri