The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has been transformed into a display of the state’s traditional arts before the Budget Session starting on February 16. Artisans from various regions of Gujarat have been engaged to create and install artworks within the Assembly complex. Three main art forms, including mud mirror work from Kutch, Warli art from Chhota Udepur, and Ahmedabad’s Mata ni Pachedi, have been introduced into the premises.
These artworks now embellish different walls and sections of the complex, offering a visual treat to legislators, officials, and visitors attending the session. The initiative, carried out in collaboration with the state-run Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd (Garvi Gurjari), aims to showcase Gujarat’s cultural heritage within this significant public institution. The project aligns with the vision of combining development with heritage preservation, as emphasized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Under the guidance of Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, the project signifies a broader effort to promote the state’s handicrafts and handloom sectors through institutional backing. The selection process, facilitated by Garvi Gurjari, involved identifying skilled artisans, evaluating their work presentations, and ensuring the chosen art forms reflect Gujarat’s diverse folk traditions and historical legacy.
