Sanjay Manubhai Chitara lives in Ahmadabad. The main and only occupation of him and his family is making the Pachedis. The government has recognized the art and given due to the artisans for their skill and mastery by awarding them both state level and national level awards. Sanjaybhai tries to travel to create awareness of his art to the world.
Sanjay Manubhai Chitara was felicitated with the National Award in 2000, his brother Vasant in 2001 and their parents Manubhai Chunilal and Manjuben Manubhai jointly in 2004.
Mata ni Pachedi (Cloth of Mother Goddess) - A rectangular piece of fabric offered to the goddess. The fabric is offered in the temples when any wish is fulfilled by the blessing of the deity.