1N/2DKutchBhujodi, Bhuj
A weavers' village close to Bhuj, with handloom shawls and textiles
- Type
- Weaving village
- Location
- Bhuj, Kutch
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Best time to visit
- October to March, on weekday mornings when the looms are working
About Bhujodi
Bhujodi is a small village just outside Bhuj, known for its handloom weavers. Many families of the Vankar community work here, weaving shawls, stoles, blankets and rugs from wool, cotton and other yarns. The patterns come from the traditional designs of Kutch, and many weavers now also make modern pieces.
You can walk into workshops, watch the weavers at their looms and buy straight from them. Some families also show the steps of dyeing and spinning, and are happy to explain how long a single shawl takes to make. There is a craft park in the village where artisans from other parts of Kutch sell embroidery, block prints, bandhani and leatherwork.
Bhujodi is close enough to Bhuj to visit on your first or last day. Nearby Ajrakhpur, a village of block printers who make Ajrakh cloth with natural dyes, fits easily into the same trip. Together they make a good half day for anyone interested in textiles.
Things to do at Bhujodi
- Watch weavers at work on handlooms
- Buy shawls and stoles directly from the weaving families
- Browse the craft park for embroidery and other Kutchi crafts
- Add a visit to the Ajrakh block printers of Ajrakhpur
How to reach Bhujodi
- By road from Bhuj: about 10 km, about 20 minutes by car or auto-rickshaw.
Tips before you go
- Prices are fair for handmade work. Bargain politely, if at all.
- Ask before photographing weavers and their homes.
- Some workshops close for festivals and family events, so go with a little flexibility.
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Starts from
₹11,999
per person
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What is Bhujodi known for?
Handloom weaving. Families in the village weave shawls, stoles and blankets, and you can buy directly from them.
How far is Bhujodi from Bhuj?
About 10 km, around 20 minutes by road. It is easy to visit on a half day.