Lavjibhai Parmar is an Indian weaver artist who is a master of weaving called Tanglia.
He has been awarded the Padma Shri for keeping alive, promoting and encouraging the younger generation to adopt this 700-year-old traditional art of weaving.
He provided technical and market support to the trainees, employed 20-25 weavers and opened up livelihood avenues for others.
[6] In earlier times Tangalia woven garments made from sheep wool were used by shepherds, Rabari and Ahir communities.
Handloom garments such as Ramraj, Charmalia, Dhunsla and Lobdi are produced in Dedadara, Vastdi and Vadla villages.