Khamir Annual Exhibitions

Horse seat with fine zari and torni work was attached with katho, the wooden structure kept on the back of the horse.

It was placed on the back with both its flaps suspended on either side of the horse’s body to support the saddle. 

This broad leather girth went around the belly of the horse and was attached to the saddle from both the sides to keep it in place.

Foot rest for the rider to climb on the horse.

It was placed near the tail to tighten the rest of the saddlery with the body.

Since horses were commonly used for transport in the past, the leather artisans provided the saddles. This product is still being made today for horse owners in Kachchh and other parts of Gujarat.

Leather band that came around the chest and was attached with katho

Since camels were an important means of transportation in Kutch and among all cattle herders, there were numerous camel herding communities, so the need for saddlery and other accessories was prominent. Majority of these pieces today have been replaced with other textile materials.