Ethnic pearl art of Saurashtra to shine at Moti Mahotsav in Amreli
April 11, 2023
Amreli: A special Moti-Mahotsav – 1 will be held in Chalala in Amreli on 16th April to encourage the local pearl art of rural Saurashtra.
Around 35 women from Kathi Kshatriya community, experts in pearl art, will participate in the Moti Mahotsav. They are from Velavadar, Sudavad, Chanpa, Mevasa, Thangadh, Khampala, Khadti, Dahida, Rajula, Turkha, Devrajiya, Shelna, Rajkot, Botad, Chhotaudepur, Gondal, Virnagar, Devgam, Mota Akadiya, Timbla, Lunghiya, Nani Khodiyar, Pipallag, Bhad Vakiya, Bhuva, Umrala, Mota Dadva, Barvala, Ghelasha, Chalala and so on.
Akhil Bhartiya Kshatriya community will felicitate the women with mementos at the hands of Mahant Valkubapu.
The traditional pearl art of Saurashtra is age-old. It is especially prevalent in the Kathi Kshatriya community. Toran, pot covers and other items made using pearl are not just home-decoration items but are also an integral part of various ceremonies including marriage ceremonies. DeshGujarat
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