Living and Learning Design Centre Crafts Museum Kutch

About the location: Fifteen kilometres east of Bhuj, this superb NGO-run museum is an absolute must for anyone interested in the centuries-old crafts practiced by Kutch artisans. One of three planned galleries is now open, showcasing the 42 different embroidery styles of the Ahir, Maghwal, Rabari and others. The pieces on display are breathtaking and the multimedia features let you learn about individual exhibits in greater depth. The gift shop sells embroidered items and books on Kutch embroidery. There are plans to eventually document the full range of Kutch creativity, from metalwork and leatherwork to silverwork and rogan printing.

Brief History: The Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC) was established in 2016 by the Shrujan Trust to preserve, revitalise and promote the craft heritage of Kutch. Apart from the museum, the complex also houses a gallery, a library, three crafts studios and a café that serves local food. Shrujan is the brainchild of founder, Chanda Shroff who visited Dhaneti village in Kutch to help in drought relief work in 1969.

Visiting Hours

Closed on every Monday

Location

Kutch

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How to get there

By Road state and private buses service the city from all major parts of Gujarat.
By Train The railway station lies on the western railways network
By Air LLDC lies 15 km east of Bhuj. Bhuj is well connected by air, rail and road. The Bhuj airport lies 4 km from the city and has ample domestic flights from major destinations in India.