Nirona
નિરોણા
A craft village famed for Rogan painting, with workshops for bronze bell forging and lacquered wood turning where demonstrations can be watched.
Nirona lies about 40 km northwest of Bhuj and is a key stop on any Kutch craft tour. In the village, the Khatri family has passed down Rogan painting for centuries: patterns are painted onto fabric with paint cooked from castor oil, forming symmetrical designs. There are also workshops that hand-forge bronze bells and produce lacquered wood turning. Artisans demonstrate their craft on the spot, and you can buy their work directly. It suits a route through Banni grassland villages such as Hodka on the way to the White Rann.
Opening hours
Daytime (workshops approx. 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Hodka
- Aina Mahal
- Prag Mahal
- Hamirsar Lake
- Kutch Museum
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj
- Smritivan Earthquake Memorial & Bhujia Hill
- Bhujodi