Vankar


The Vankar is a Hindu social group found in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan in India. Their main traditional occupation was colth weaving of different kinds. Due to migration a sizable number of population can be found in other parts of the world, particularly in Canada, United States, United Kingdom and Australia.

Culture

They are endogamous community, consisting of a series of exogamous clans.

Occupation

The main occupation of Vankars was the weaving of cloth. Since after expansion of British textile markets and decline of Indian textile industry Vankars suffered a lot. Hence started farming and small scale business in the British Raj to thrive better conditions ahead to maintain their livelihood.