Living And Learning Design Centre Crafts Museum

Brief History

Fifteen kilometres east of Bhuj, this superb NGO-run museum is an absolute must for anyone interested in the centuries-old crafts practiced by Kutch artisans. One of three planned galleries is now open, showcasing the 42 different embroidery styles of the Ahir, Maghwal, Rabari and others. The pieces on display are breathtaking and the multimedia features let you learn about individual exhibits in greater depth. The gift shop sells embroidered items and books on Kutch embroidery. There are plans to eventually document the full range of Kutch creativity, from metalwork and leatherwork to silverwork and rogan printing.

The Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC) was established in 2016 by the Shrujan Trust to preserve, revitalise and promote the craft heritage of Kutch. Apart from the museum, the complex also houses a gallery, a library, three crafts studios and a café that serves local food. Shrujan is the brainchild of founder, Chanda Shroff who visited Dhaneti village in Kutch to help in drought relief work in 1969.