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Mirs trace their origin to Central Asia and came to Rajasthan via Afghanistan. The Mir women handcraft beadwork and silver accessories, which are an important part of their attire. Art & Culture

Niyati Kukadia: The engineer taking tribal beadwork jewellery from the Rann of Kutch to the world

Niyati quit training at Infosys, Mysuru, and co-founded travel company Soar Excursions in 2014. Through craft intervention, she has contemporized glass beadwork jewellery handmade by women of the nomadic Mir tribe and created a new market for them

By Rashmi Pratap
Feb 05, 2023 00:17 IST 6 Min read