Described beautifully by shalbhasarda in a Robb Report India piece: “At Aramness Gir, there is so much of Gujarati craft under one roof, that it almost is an exhibition without feeling like it. Wooden blocks, once used for hand block printing, have been turned into counters. The carved doors to each kothi (room) are reused from old havelis, so each one is unique. A red post box adds a hint of nostalgia. Tribal beads and necklaces rest in giant stone urns as décor. The jali screens are sculptural centrepieces, carved by local masons and inspired by dried sal leaves from the forest. Inside, alcoves glow with Kutchi lippan work, a traditional mud-relief art done by Kutch women, using clay and mirror in warm, earthy tones. Every corner has an intention, brass door handles shaped like native animals, marble lion gargoyles perched above water troughs, saffron-hued textiles on cushions, charpoys and parasols. The embroidery, mirror work and motifs celebrate the soul of Gujarat.” #OnlyHere...