Craft in Architecture: Mosaic Flooring and Tiles of Saurashtra, Gujarat

Gujarat is famously known for its vivid traditional architecture and the craftspeople who keep it alive. In modern times, a new craft has started breeding in the streets of Gujarat owing o the hight demand in the market. These are mosaic tiles which are also used in crafting floors in many households. Mosaic is an art form which uses small pieces of coloure stones such as tiles, glass or stones to render an artistic design. Mosaic flooring in Saurashtra consists of geometic designs and sometimes repeating patterns making it appear like a modern art.