Coastal communities

The coast is ‘not the end of the world’, rather it is initiation. The sea unites the regions with the movement of the seafaring population : traders, sailors, sufi and migrants exploring merchandise and destinations. The Gujarati seafarers were tandels, nakhudas, khalasis and others, who belonged to both Hindu or Muslim communities. They followed independent

Somasar

“Growth” We start as a seed in the soil we are sowed, and absorb all the nutrients that help us sprout. Breaking out of the shell, rising tall, spreading the root wide to tightly hold the soil. The firmness of the grip dictates how we thrive  to withstand the sun, rain, wind and tides. Deeper

Shiyal Bet

Standing at the Pipavav Port in Gujarat, one can see an island far away. This island is Shiyal Bet situated in Jafarabad taluka, Amreli, Gujarat. The residents of Shiyal Bet say the opportunity of fishing brought them to the island. Fishing has been the only source of livelihood for the Koli community. The port towns