Work attributed to A Gafur in the Saraswati Foundation collection
Artist profile · Kutch, Gujarat
A Gafur
Awards & Honours
Padma Shri (2019); State Award (1988); National Award (1997).
Biography
A Gafur is identified in the Foundation inventory as Abdul Gafur Khatri, the Rogan artist from Nirona in Kutch, Gujarat. Khatri learned the traditional textile-painting craft within his family and became known for developing intricate compositions, including the Tree of Life motif. Rogan painting uses a thick, castor-oil-based pigment worked into fine lines on cloth. Alongside his practice, he has helped sustain the tradition by teaching it to girls in the region.
Exhibitions & public presentations
The Foundation’s records do not currently list named exhibitions. A Tree of Life Rogan painting by Khatri was presented to former US President Barack Obama in 2014.
Collection
Saraswati Foundation for Arts & Environment — one work attributed to A Gafur is represented in the collection.
The Foundation collection
Paintings in Collection
A Gafur — Tree of Life
Rogan painting · Kutch, Gujarat
A finely worked Tree of Life composition, with a branching central form surrounded by repeating floral and ornamental motifs. The Foundation inventory image bears the signature “A. GAFUR”.
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A Gafur