Lakhabhai Valabhai / Shawl 002
DESCRIPTION
Pit-loom weaving / Origin: Jam Khambhaliya, Gujarat
With buttis & other motifs inspired by their village
Size : 38 ×100cm
Weaving time : ~ 3 months
Fabric:- Merino wool
CARE
Machine washable. Cold water preferred.
Hang dry only.
SIZE & FIT
SHIPMENT TIME (DIFFERS BY BRAND)
Due to the limitations of local materials and the brand's nuanced collaboration with artisans, they have limited stocks and some pieces need to be made to order. We appreciate your patience and understanding <3
Please allow 4-5 business days for your piece to be shipped, with around a 7 day delivery time.
If you would like a piece by a specific date, please email us at hello@avte-bardo.com so we can accommodate your needs.
Store exchanges are welcome unless the piece is custom made to order.
ABOUT LAKHABAI
Lakhabhai Valabhai is a master weaver from Jam Khambhaliya, Gujarat. With 32 years of weaving experience, he has dedicated his life to preserving the ancestral weaving rituals of his village and documenting communal memory through textiles. He's currently training 5-6 weavers to continue preserving the craft.
Deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Gujarat, Jam Khambhaliya weaving is renowned for its extra‑weft technique paired with zari borders and radiant hues, a tradition stretching back centuries.
It's been wonderful to witness the co-creative spirit amongst their family. His father currently weaves alongside him, while his daughter is learning from him. His son has been in constant contact with us to share pictures, backstories and techniques.
Lakhabhai is a recipient of a few awards for his contribution to and excellence in textiles. They include: National Award by Government in India (2002), Devadsi Maiya Bunkar Karigar Saman by WRDO (2021), Khemka Family Award of Recognition 2025 for Excellence in Textiles - National.
The family is also committed to sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Every step of the making is a creative act between the body and spirit. Pictured here is Lakhabhai's brother using ancient techniques to make warp and weft threads.
