Скачать или смотреть Ashavali Brocade: The Oldest Royal Brocade of Gujarat.

Ashavali brocades of Gujarat are the first-born handloom textiles that are woven with silk and
metallic yarns using supplementary weft designs. These were woven in the ancient town of Ashaval,
many centuries before Ahmed Shah founded and renamed it as Ahmedabad (1411 AD).
Ashavali brocades are intricately woven with floral and figurative details in the borders and the palla
of the saree. There is a contrasting play of colours. The embellishment of fabric gets its influence
from Mughals. Ashavali brocades are distinctively characterized by the inlay/minakari work. These
textiles have a sheen that adds glamour for the festive and were once worn by the royalties.
It is believed that the kinkhab of Gujarat does not lose a little colour or shine even if kept for ages
because it was washed in the water of Lake Kankariya.
Vishnubhai Patel is the master craftsman who has managed to revive the almost extinct craft starting
from one loom to 100 looms today. He and his son, Pareshbhai Patel have the vision to revive
Kinkab – The Royal Brocade.