An open-air textile museum that never closes — watch the Vankar weavers of Bhujodi work centuries-old pit looms just 8 km from Bhuj, and shop GI-tagged Kutchi shawls straight from the artisans who made them.
Bhujodi is a small village just 8 km southeast of Bhuj, home to the Vankar community — hereditary weavers who migrated from Rajasthan's Marwar region over 500 years ago and have worked the handloom here ever since. The name Vankar itself means "weaver" in Gujarati.
The craft grew out of a symbiotic relationship with Kutch's pastoral Rabari herding community, who supplied raw sheep and camel wool for the weavers to spin, dye and turn into shawls and blankets — a bond that shaped Bhujodi's earthy, geometric aesthetic. Signature motifs like Popati (triangle), Chaumukh, and Vakhiyo are woven directly into the cloth using traditional pit looms, not printed on.
Today, Bhujodi's Kutchi shawls carry a GI (Geographical Indication) tag, recognised worldwide for their quality. The village is also home to the Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Park, where artisans from across Kutch — weavers, bandhani dyers, and embroiderers — sell their work under one roof, making it an easy one-stop shopping experience.
Four ways to experience Kutch's most accessible craft village.
The most accessible craft village in Kutch — an easy day trip from Bhuj.
Local insights to make your visit memorable.
Easily combined with Bhujodi Village as part of your Kutch itinerary.
Everything you need to know before visiting.
Let our local guides take you into the homes of Bhujodi's master weavers — see the loom in action and shop authentic Kutchi textiles directly from the artisans.
