Texto 2020 interview with Tie Dye Master Abdullah Khatri from Sidr Textiles, Kutch India

The brothers Abdullah and Abduljabbar Mohammadhussa Khatri from Sidr Textiles produce unique limited edition pieces made following the ancient Indian technique of Bandhani. Their handmade scarves, stoles and shawls are composed of intricate patterns tied to the cotton, silk or a mixture of both that are then dyed in a complex way, making them unique. The work is so thorough that its elaboration takes weeks even months to complete as each pattern is created with small dots made with tiny knots. The brothers are responsible for each design and revival of old designs specifically from the Bhuj neighborhood in the Kutch district. They learned the Bandhani technique from other family and friends who taught them in their workshops the tying and dyeing processes, receiving informal training in a period when interest in local crafts was revived after industrialization and mass manufacturing of fabric. After receiving a university education, Abdullah and Abduljabbar made a risky decision: to resume the practice of the traditional trade of their ancestors instead of assuming formal work as their father did. Over the years, they have achieved enough contacts with design institutions, artisan organizations and designers to experiment outside India. Their biggest challenge has been to create designs for all types of customers, embracing the traditional and modern ones. They currently employ more than 250 artisans living in 8 different villages in Kutch, India.
TEXTO 2020 was our first global gathering honouring 45 heritage textile artists and creatives from 23 countries during February 2020 in Casa Pedregal, México City.
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