LLDC Shrujan

Shrujan Trust’s interest in crafts revival has motivated it to take its next big leap by establishing

The Living and Learning Design Centre. The LLDC is envisioned to be a multi-dimensional crafts education and resource centre. It is a one-of- its kind Living Museum wherein the fusion of antique and contemporary takes on crafts and embroidery create an eye opening exhibit for the viewer.

This Design Centre will nurture the capacity of all the crafts in the region of Kutch, and make them relevant and marketable; therefore encouraging practising and aspiring craftspersons to earn through a prosperous livelihood of their own.

In addition to showcasing the skills of the multiple communities, LLDC also works to preserve these crafts and aims to become a treasury of information for the traditional textiles and crafts of the region. Its thriving research department has currently taken on the task to trace the evolution of the embroideries and crafts in multiple communities. Gallery 1 of LLDC has recently inaugurated its second show which celebrates the awe-inspiring embroidery and crafts of these communities.

Apart from this, a well stocked library and three crafts studios are also open to those interested in learning about these crafts. The recognition and preservation of these crafts is of utmost importance and LLDC dedicates itself to fulfil this mission.