The Ajrakh Collection was born from a transformative experience at the workshop of master printer Suffyian Khatri and his father, Dr. Ismail Khatri, in Ajrakhpur, Gujarat. Our journey began eight years ago when we discovered a small pile of Ajrakh cotton at The Stitching Project, which inspired the collaborative creation of this collection.

The experience of Suffyian and his workshop was akin to stepping into a treasure trove of exquisite textiles.His generosity in sharing his knowledge and his commitment to preserving the art of Ajrakh—a craft that is essential to the cultural history and traditions of his community—deeply inspired us.

The Ajrakh Collection represents a collaboration work between The ANJELMS Project and Suffyian Khatri, celebrating the beauty of traditional Ajrakh textiles and aiming to elevate this remarkable art form to the recognition it deserves.