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?Gir Kesar Mango
Girnar, Gujarat
The 'Gir Kesar' mango, also called Kesar, is a mango cultivar grown in the foothills of Girnar in Gujarat, western India. The mango is known for its bright orange colored pulp.
Tangaliya Shawl
Surendranagar district, Gujarat
A Tangaliya Shawl is a handwoven shawl and textile made by the Dangasia community from Schedule Caste in Gujarat, India. The textile is usually used as shawl and wraparound skirt by women of the Bharwad shepherd community of Surendranagar.
Patan Patola
Patna, Gujarat
Patola is a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk made in Patan, Gujarat, India. Patola-weaving is a closely guarded family tradition.
Kutch Embroidery
Kutch, Gujarat
Kachchh Shawl
Kutch region, Gujarat
A Kachchh shawl is a traditional shawl woven in the Kutch region of the Gujarat, India. These are largely woven with Kachchhi motifs in Bhujodi village of Kutch. Traditionally Kachchhi weavers belong to Marwada and Maheswari communities.