Khamir in Kukma district of Kachch is a platform for the crafts, heritage and cultural ecology of the Kachchh region of Gujarat. Instituted after the earthquake of 2001, it is a space for artisans, resource groups and institutions, buyers, suppliers and craft lovers from around the world to gather under one roof to exchange ideas, collaborate and learn. It works to strengthen and promote the rich artisanal traditions of Kachchh district. The name Khamir stands for Kachchh Heritage, Art, Music, Information and Resources..Born in 2005, it serves as a platform for the promotion of traditional handicrafts and allied cultural practices, the processes involved in their creation, and the preservation of culture, community and local environments. Their main aim is to shift consumer perspectives and raise the cultural value placed on crafts.