Textiles :-

Patola : 

          The famous Patola weaving of Patan is known for its colourful and strikingly beautiful patterns. It is characterized by tie-and-dye work.

Bandhej : 

          The tie-and-dye fabric of Jamnagar, Mandavi and Bhuj are famous for their intricate designs and patterns which are used in wedding outfits known as gharchola odhnis and also sarees.

Jari :  

          The principal jari products are made of real gold and silver threads or imitation gold and silver threads as substitutes. The major patterns are chalak, salaiya, kangri, tikki, ring and katori. The major manufacturing centre of Jari is Surat.

Toran : 

          It is a heavily decorated and embroidered decoration hung over the entrance to homes and is considered a symbol of warm welcome.

Wood Carving :  

          Exquisite wood carvings can be observed in the temples, havelis (mansions) and many houses in various parts of Gujarat. The major centres of wood carvings are Visnagar, Vadodars, Ahmedabad, Mahuva and Billimora. Sandalwood boxes from Surat are especially sought after.

Jewellery : 

          Jewellery making is an art of the highest antiquity. The famous forms of jewellery making are filgree work, open wire work, carving etc. Enameling is another noteworthy artistic craft. The Silver craft of Saurashtra and Kutch is quite well known. Mention-worthy articles of silver are Attardani, Gulabdani, Vases, Trays, Jewellery box, Powder boxes etc.

Lacquer Work :  

          Saurashtra and Sankhed in the Vadodara district are well known for their lacquer work. Some of the articles of lacquer work are toys, stands, parts of bedstands, cradles, low chairs etc. Mahuva in Bhavnagar district and Idar in Sabarkantha district are known for the manufacture of wooden lacquer toys.