Lavjibhai Parmar
Indian weaver artist
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Lavjibhai Parmar is an Indian weaver artist who is a master of weaving called Tanglia.[1] In 2025, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri for his contribution in the field of arts.[2][3] He belongs to the Dangsia community.[4]
Work
Lavjibhai is recognized for their expertise of Tanglia art. He has been awarded the Padma Shri for persevering, promoting, and mentoring the younger generations in the 700-year-old traditional art of weaving.[5] To ensure continuity onto this legacy, they established the Common Facility Centre, in which training is provided with technical and market support for trainees. 20-25 weavers are currently employed and opened livelihood avenues for others. To revive interest in this art form, they organized exhibitions and collaborated with vendors across India. [4]
He is known as "Tangaliyano Tranhar (the savior of Tanglia). He has devoted more than 4 decades to this art.[6][7]
In earlier times Tanglia was woven from sheep wool. As its consumption decreased, Lovejibhai's team made Tanglia in cotton. In which he made cushion covers, sarees, dresses.[6]
Tanglia weaving
In earlier times Tangalia woven garments made from sheep wool were used by shepherds, Rabari and Ahir communities. A Scheduled Tribe called Dangsia of Gujarat weaves this cloth. This 700-year-old art belongs to Surendranagar district of Saurashtra. Handloom garments such as Ramraj, Charmalia, Dhunsla and Lobdi are produced in Dedadara, Vastdi and Vadla villages.[6]
Tangaliya Shawl has also got a geo tag.[8]
Awards
- 1990 - National Award for Contribution to the Arts [9]
- 2019 - Sant Kabir Award[10]
- In 2025, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri for his contribution in the field of arts.[11]