It is built in the traditional Saurashtrian architectural style and houses a permanent pictorial exhibition called Gandhi Smriti.

[5] It was a primary family home until 1915, including during those years when Gandhi stayed in London and in South Africa.

Putliba Udyogmandir Trust, an NGO, conducted educational and sewing classes for few years from here before moving elsewhere.

[1][2][8] The haveli is built in the traditional Saurashtrian (Kathiawari) architectural style featuring an arched gateway leading to the courtyard surrounded by rooms.

There is a permanent pictorial exhibition in the house now which displays photographs, paintings, objects and the belongings of and related to Mahatma Gandhi.