Semi desert region of Kutch is rich in local craft. The local craftsmen of Gujarat make rugs, locally called namdas, in various designs, shapes...
Carpets of Gujarat
Knotted pile carpets produced without using any mechanical contrivance are artistically created by Gujarat's carpet-weavers. The only tools used are a knife for cutting the weft after the knot has been tied, a panja made of iron for beating in the weft and the pile tufts, and a pair of scissors for cutting the pile level. Traditionally, vertical wooden looms are used for weaving.