The Rabaris of northwest India are a community of nomads known for their fine embroideries. Recently a group of Kutchi Rabari womens joined KMVS. They discovered that by doing excellent work they could find more stable markets and better returns for the time spent embroidering.
KMVS (Kutch Womens Development Group) is a structure created in 1989 that enables women to access information, training, and skills. As well as handicraft production, KMVS organizes programs in natural resource management , education for women and girls, health education, family planning, and legal support. It runs a radio broadcast in tribal dialect, a newsletter, a self-managed screen-printing-unit, and a savings and credit program.