Abdullah and Abduljabbar Mohammadhussa Khatri
The brothers Abdullah and Abduljabbar Mohammadhussa Khatri from Sidr Textiles dedicate themselves to the production of unique, limited edition, pieces made through the ancient Indian technique of Bandhani. Handmade scarves, stoles and shawls are drawn in intricate patterns, then tied to cotton, silk or a mixture of both that is each uniquely dyed. The work, so thorough that its elaboration takes months to complete, as each pattern is created with small dots made with tiny knots.
In addition to their labour in reviving old Bhuj designs from the Kutch district, The brothers are responsible for the composition of each and every Sidr Textiles piece.
After completing their university education, Abdullan and Abduljabbar made the risky decision to resume the traditional practice of their ancestors, rather than the, admittedly safer, undertaking of formal work as their father did.
They learned the Bandhani technique from family and friends who, in their workshops, taught them the tying and dyeing processes. Receiving this specialised yet informal training in the timely period when interest in local crafts was being revived.
Over the years, their works and contacts with design institutions, artisan organisations and designers have begun to expand outside of the Indian subcontinent.
Currently employing more than 250 artisans living in 8 different villages within Kutch. Sidr textiles Moves forward in its project to fully synthesise Traditional and modern India.
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