Located in the western most part of India, Gujarat is known for its textile industry. Exquisitely embroidered and tie dye cotton and woollen shawls crafted in Gujarat are popular throughout the world.

Shawls made in Gujarat have traditional Bandhani prints.

Local tribes of Gujarat embroider beautiful artifacts using glass or mica cut into various shapes. These shawls are also embellished with different types of stitches around the mirror to make a finished pattern. Made from pure wool, embroidered shawls in traditional styles and patterns have a distinct place in modern Indian women's ethnic fashion wear collection. Gujarati shawls are available in bright color combinations making them unique fashion accessory.

The traditional apparel of the rural women of western India includes the odhni shawl, which is made with the bandhani method. These shawls are characterized by bright yellow or white dots forming floral patterns on a deep red base.