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Dhabla Weaving of Kutch: A versatile wool blanket used by Rabari and handwoven by weavers of Kutch

KHAMIR 1,308 3 years ago
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Dhabla is a versatile hand-woven quilt that was used by the Rabari community of Kachchh. It is a big handy shawl that can be used as a wind-cheater and rain cover during monsoons, as a rug to sit and as a quilt during the night. It is colourful, adorned with extra weft motifs in different shades and hues. A documentary film for Khamir shot and edited by Pratishtha Chettri With Aishwarya Maheshwari Special thanks to Babubhai Padihar and his family, and Kutchi artists for the background music

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