Rabari Embroidery Blouse Piece

MEASUREMENTS: Length - 1 m

MATERIAL(S): Modal Silk

CARE: Dry Clean Only

Our latest  collection draws from the soul of Kutch, where Rabari and Ahir women have embroidered their lives into fabric for generations.

We’ve taken their bold, beautiful motifs—camels that wander, peacocks that dance, florals that bloom in the harshest deserts—and brought them into a new light.

Think: heritage wrapped in gemstone hues. Deep, vivid, unforgettable. This is more than a collection. It’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and quiet strength.
ep, vivid, unforgettable.
This is more than a collection. It’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and quiet strength.

Rabari Embroidery
Rabari embroidery is a vibrant and intricate textile tradition practiced by the Rabari community of Gujarat, particularly in the Kutch region. Deeply personal and symbolic, this embroidery reflects the nomadic lifestyle, myths, and beliefs of the Rabaris—especially the women, who have traditionally used it to decorate their garments, dowry items, and household textiles.

Key Characteristics:

• Mirror Work (Abhla Bharat): Tiny hand-cut mirrors are embedded into the fabric, believed to ward off evil spirits and reflect light, symbolizing protection and energy.

• Bold Motifs: The designs include camels, peacocks, elephants, scorpions, trees, and temples—often drawn from daily life or folklore.

• Dense Stitching: The embroidery is richly filled with chain stitches, square chain stitches, and buttonhole stitches, using bright cotton threads on cotton or wool bases.

• Cultural Identity: Each Rabari subgroup (like Dhebaria, Vaghadia, and Kachhi) has distinct styles, motifs, and rules. For example, Dhebaria Rabaris once practiced a strict set of embroidery patterns only for matrimonial use, though these rules have eased over time.

More than just decorative art, Rabari embroidery is a form of storytelling—a record of community identity, personal expression, and ritual significance passed down through generations.