Art & Craft : Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad has been an important centre of textiles from ancient times. It has developed its own distinct textile identity, reflected in the weave and pattern of the fabric and in the way it is worn. Many parts of the city are known for their Gujarati folk art and crafts. Paldi area is famous for shops selling works of embroidery from Kutch and Saurashtra region. The craftsmen of Rangeela pol are famous for making bandhinis (tie and dye work), while the cobbler shops of Madhupura sell traditional mojri footwear. Beautiful idols of Ganesh and other religious icons are made in huge numbers in the Gulbai Tekra area. The shops at the Law Garden are famous for their mirror work handicraft.

There are some good museums in the city which are famous for their collection of Indian and international fabrics, garments and textiles. The Calico Museum of Textiles has a large collection of Indian and international fabrics, garments and textiles. The Hazrat Pir Mohammad Shah Library has a collection of rare original manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sindhi and Turkish languages.

Famous Art Galleries:

Lemongrasshopper Art Gallery
Shilpgram, Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highways,

Arth Art and Crafts
112 Manekbag Society Ambawadi Ahmedabad-380015
Phone: 079-26642001

Harmony Arts
407 Sakar 5 Ashram Road Nr Natraj Cinema
Ahmedabad-380009
Phone: 079-26583888

Kaneesha Art Gallery
5-6 Akik Complex Mithakhali Opp Lions Hall
Ahmedabad-380006
Phone: 079-26462133

Kaneesha Boutique
1 Animesh Complex C G Road Navrangpura
Ahmedabad-380006
Phone: 079-26444243, 26563302

M K Art Foundation
176 Nehru Park Nr Uti Bank Vastrapur
Ahmedabad-15
Phone: 079-26751340

Om Art Gallery
New York Twr 16 A G Dhngr Srkj H'way Ahmedabad
Phone: 079-26843399

State Art Gallery
Nr Law Garden Ravishankar Ravalkala Bhvan Ellisbridge
Ahmedabad-380006
Phone: 079-26425562