Bhojrajbhai Damjibhai Dhoriya is a master weaver who brings curiosity to traditional Mashru textiles. Yarns are interlaced into a lustrous sateen face and matte reverse, creating striking striped patterns and bold colorways.
Bhojrajbhai Damjibhai Dhoriya is a master Mashru weaver with over three decades of experience. Working from his family workshop in Don, Mandvi, his practice combines traditional knowledge with a spirit of experimentation. He explores new colours, & designs, expanding possibilities while staying rooted in its heritage.
Mashru is a vibrant handwoven textile recognised for its bold colours, distinctive stripes, and geometric patterns. Traditionally, a sateen weave, it has a lustrous front and matt back. In Mandvi, the Maheshwari (Meghwar) community is among its major practitioners, traditionally weaving Mashru in a narrow width of approximately 22 inches.
Mandvi, in southern Kachchh, is a historic coastal town shaped by its maritime & trading heritage. Once an important port, it remains part of Kachchh's rich craft landscape. The region nurtures diverse textile arts & traditional crafts, while Mandvi continues to reflect this heritage through its historic character, local handicrafts, and cultural traditions.
Mashru is traditionally sold as yardage, allowing the textile to be adapted to a wide range of uses. Its vibrant colours, distinctive stripes, and lustrous surface lend themselves to versatile applications across apparel, accessories, interiors, and contemporary lifestyle products.
According to Maheshwari community folklore, their revered deity Dhani Matangdev is believed to have woven khadi, while Mamaidev, who followed him, is said to have woven Mashru. This lineage connects the craft deeply with the community. Today, Dhani Matangdev's depictions appear in Mashru textiles, while Mashru flags outside homes reflect this enduring relationship.
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