Kutch – If this word reminds you of only the White Desert then be ready to see the colourful side of the Kutch through the journey of the Crafts of Kutch. Kutch area in Gujarat in India is extremely rich in unique crafts and approximately 20 different types of crafts are practised in Kutch which are extremely unique in the region. Few crafts of Kutch you will find only one family or a maximum of two families who are practising in the entire world. If you are planning to Kutch region to Rann of Kutch or Rann Utsav then exploring the nearby villages of Kutch in Gujarat is an absolute must to explore the crafts of Kutch.

The crafts of the Kutch region will help you to understand the rich culture and history of the place and will give you a sneak peek at the way of living. The area of Kutch will show you the side of Vibrant Gujarat. I got to explore the region of Kutch on my trip with the Ministry of Tourism and Gujarat Tourism.

Before we get into the details of the crafts of the Kutch area, let us understand why the area of Kutch is so rich in various unique crafts.

The area of Kutch has been ruled by Greeks from the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom to Rajputs to Singh Tribes. The area of Kutch has not only seen the influences of various kingdoms but many nomadic tribes also made the area of Kutch it's home.

The designs & crafts of Kutch draws a clear influence of these cultures and lifestyle of the nomadic tribes. We will go ahead and dissect how each craft of the Kutch region draws influence from various cultures and how the craft came to Kutch.