Anwar has been working in Batik since 1999. His father was a Master craftsman. Anwar regrets that he didn’t learn from him. But as a student, he observed his father and occasionally assisted. After high school, he worked in a Medical store for a year and then joined his father’s traditional business. Anwar loves batik. The craft of batik is in his veins, he says. “When we open our eyes each day, we see colors and prints.” He also feels that it is good to help the family in their traditional business. Today he works with his brothers and an uncle. They employ eight workers, and produce whatever is demanded by the market. They receive orders from Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Irode and local towns of Kutch. However, they often struggle economically. After the 2001 earthquake, Anwar’s workshop was closed, so he learned tailoring, which he still practices. According to Anwar, a good artisan should be able to learn anytime and anywhere. He should be honest and never compromise the quality of his work. Earlier, Anwar says, artisans didn’t observe, but derived designs from old pieces. He felt that design should be according to the market and people’s choices.