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The lovely, colourful mirror work embroidery of the tribal Lambanis of Rajasthan and Gujarat is in striking contrast to their barren, desert homeland.

'Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra', an organisation at Sandur, employs people of the village to work for them and also provides them with the raw materials. The finished product is then marketed in cities. Cushion covers range from Rs 400-500 depending on the fineness of the work. The finer the work, the more expensive the piece.

This dusky desert lass is dressed in a traditional Lambani outfit. The whole outfit along with the jewellery would cost around Rs 8,000, whereas the dress alone would cost around Rs 5,000.

The whole outfit consists of the following items: Kurta - the top, Phetia - the skirt, Kachadi - the blouse, Chantiya - the veil, Baliyan and Bangadi - bangles, Kasautiya - armlet, Sadak - the skirt's decorated draw string, Gagri / Topli - clips or pins to be worn only by married women and serves as the mangalasutra, Aadi Kaatey - a pearl, gold or silver string connecting the earring and hair, Paawlar Haar / Haasli - the necklace, Korada - the anklet, Buriya - the nose ring and Khavya - the armlet to be worn only on the left arm.

Gurjari, an emporium on Residency Road, stocks Lambani outfits. Check it out and go for that lovely, desert look!

Address:
Gurjari Gujarat Government Emporium,
# 31, Pinto Towers, Residency Road,
Bangalore - 560 025.
Phone: 558 3425

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