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We visited Habai as well, a village about midway between Bhuj and Than. It is home to Ahir tribal people, dairy farmers who came from Pakistan.
The Ahir men's pants consist of an 8-metre piece of fabric, drawn up with a drawstring. Most of the men were away from the village when we visited, but this older man was eager to share his clothing with us ~ even helping Richard to make sure everything was done up correctly.
Updated Jun 18, 2003
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India has a long history of textiles ~ calico, chintz and muslins all originated in this country. In rural communities, in Gujarat and Rajasthan especially, a very high emphasis is still placed on hand embroidering and weaving.
Each of the villages that we visited near Bhuj specializes in a different type of design ~ some work with mirrors, some just with coloured threads. It was all quite beautiful and we were lucky enough to have hired a guide who wasn't in the trip for commission.
Updated Jun 18, 2003
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Rabari women all have extensive tattooing on their necks, arms and legs. The patterns are done in black and consist of animals, plants, crosses (to ward off the evil eye) and other geometric shapes.
Rather than single images, the tattoos are repeated in alternating rows. Sammee, the other woman on this road trip, and I both had tattoos of our own to share. The Rabari women could hardly believe it ~ a whole crowd gathered around us. . .exclaiming and chattering amongst themselves and rubbing at our skin. An interesting twist to the visit. . .
Updated Apr 28, 2003
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Rabari women all have extensive tattooing on their necks, arms and legs. The patterns are done in black and consist of animals, plants, crosses (to ward off the...
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Q: I shall be visiting Gujarat in January 2006 and would like to visit Bhuj. Has the town been (partially) rebuilt after the...
A: BHUJ IS NICE PLACE AND REBUILT AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE, OFCOURSE THE OLD MONUMENTS ARE DESTROYED DUE TO EARTHQUAKE OF JAN 2001. BUT RECENTLY I HAVE SEEN LOT OF TOURIST...
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Bhuj is a wonderful 500+ year old town. It was ruled by the Jadeja clan of Rajputs for 450 years before it merged with the Indian Union. The town is home to many powerful Jain families (whose money......
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Bhuj Town, known after the Bhujiya Hill. Established in 1552 by Khengarji-I, town was protected by great wall and 5 giant gates. Most precious treasures are Hamirsar Lake, Prag Mahel (Dutch style...
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This picture was taken in 1998 at Pureshwar Temple near Bhuj with some friends. Bhuj is just 50 km away from Gandhiaham and the King of Bhuj was Maharao. You can see Forts, Museums, Monuments and......
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I had been for Earthquake relief as a volunteer to Anjar. i was there 9 months aftr the D day. the might of the earthquake was even eveident then.with debris all over.. i was involved in organising......
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WHERE EARTHQUAKES GIVES LESSONS OF HOLLYNESS
ASIA->INDIA->GUJARAT->BHUJ NO, DON'T WORRY FOR EARTHQUAKE BIG BAD HAPPENS NEVER REPEAT VERY FINE CITY WITH HONEST LOVING PEPOLE ,
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