Art, ancient civilizations and wildlife thrive in this northwestern coastal state. It is one of India’s richest state both economically as well as culturally. The art flourishes in its cities and artisans thrives in its villages. Gujarat is famous for its exquisite handicrafts like embroidery, tie dye fabrics, enameled silverware and other handicrafts. The landscape is dry and flat but dotted with hills, many of which hold temples on their summits. Though many of its cities are booming industrial towns nowadays, the countryside is entirely rustic. Men and women both wear traditional costumes; all white ensemble of turban, jodhpurs, and a pleated shirt for men, backless embroidered blouses, called cholis, for women. The state has many ancient tribes like the Bhils and Rabaris that still live a nomadic life. Their weekly haats or markets are colourful social events where the tribes come in, in their finest to barter milk and butter and other home made produce.