A Vital Matters Perspective: Choḍ Textiles in the Jain Diaspora: Portability, He
Choḍ Textiles in the Jain Diaspora: Portability, Heritage, and Evolving Practices
In diaspora communities, choḍ textiles—traditionally displayed in Indian shrines and religious settings—take on expanded roles as both devotional objects and markers of cultural heritage. Families often use them in home shrines, community celebrations, and creative displays, reflecting new forms of engagement with religious identity. At the same time, many diaspora-commissioned choḍs continue to be produced in India, with artists and patrons coordinating designs and orders through digital platforms like WhatsApp. This continuity of production alongside evolving display practices illustrates how technology, mobility, and tradition intersect, allowing choḍs to remain central to Jain religious and cultural life across generations and geographies.

