The different tribal groups that now live in Kutch have migrated there from countries as diverse as present day Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Turkey, Iran, and other areas in the Middle East and Central Asia.

The textiles of each of these groups evolved through necessity as portable vessels, furnishings, and items of clothing. Each community and tribal group has it`s own lexicon of motifs and embroidery stitches. Other craft techniques, such as batik and beading, have been imported into Kutch through sea trade with other countries.

Jats Tribe of Kutch: Jats usually live in tents or they stay in camps. Dhanetahs live in north-west side of Kutch. Fakiranis live in the muddy coastal regions of Lakhpat and Abdasa Talukas. Garasias live in Lakhpat Taluka. Jats live mostly in the dried Banni area.

Ahir Tribe of Kutch :It is said that Ahirs are the children of Lord Krishna. They lived as the shepherds in Gokul Mathura thousand years ago. Afterwards, they spread throughout the north and north-west sides of India. There are four main castes of Ahirs in Kutch: Prantharia, Mochhaya, Baureecha and Sorathia. About three lakhs Ahirs of the 18 million populations of Ahirs in India live in Kutch.

Rabari Tribe of Kutch: The Rabari`s lifestyle is completely different from any other tribe. The Rabaris move from one village to another by throwing away their house hold materials and small kids on a reverse bedstead kept on camels` backs. North-west India has many castes of the Rabaris which are simply divided in three tribes in Kutch: Desi Rabaris, Dhebariya Rabaris and Vagadiya Rabaris. Desi Rabari live in the central and western sides of Kutch, Dhebariya Rabaris mainly live near Anjar Taluka and Vagadiya Rabaris live in the village named Vagad situated in the eastern side of Kutch. Rabari people are a mystery of Kutch. The story of their origin is likely related with Lord Shiva doing self mortification in Himalayas.

Harijans Tribe of Kutch:The name Harijan was given by Mahatma Gandhi to the Meghwal people. Hari means God and jan means People. Meghwal are originally from Marwar in Rajasthan. They are expert in weaving wool and cotton and make attractive leather embroidery and do wood carving.

Meghwals live all over Kutch. They always live in groups outside the village. Their houses are very clean and decorated by cowdung mud and mirrors. The men do leather work wood carving and women do embroidery and patchwork (appliqué). They live close to the Muslims families. They often borrow embroidery patterns and techniques from Mislim neighbours. They worship Ramdevpir. Their villages include Nirona, Zura, Biber, Kotai, Bhujodi, Sereli and Varnora.