She Turned a Ban on Wedding Embroidery Into Colourful Bags Supporting 300 Women Artisans

It is hard to miss a Pabi Bag. Bright ribbons run across its cotton surface, forming colourful patterns that immediately catch the eye. Look a little closer, though, and the bag reveals something more: a contemporary product carrying the visual language of Kutch’s Rabari embroidery — and the story of a craft that found a second life. Today, Pabiben Rabari’s enterprise supports more than 300 women artisans, helping turn their traditional skills into an income-generating craft business. Her signature Hari Jari technique has travelled from the villages of Kutch to international markets, with h...