Their lifestyle is totally different from any other tribe. They move with their herds through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Karnataka in search of fodder and water. Originally from Jaisalmer, it is believed that they came to Kutch from Afghanistan through Baluchistan, or from Sindh. Large numbers of their sub-groups Vagadia, Dhebarias, Kachela live in Midialo in Anjar Taluka of Kutch. With blind faith in religion, they love nature and worship at many shrines.
Men are mostly in the desert with their herds while the women keep home fires warm.
They decorate their spotless houses with lipan work and paint figures derived from nature on the walls. They embroider beautiful torans, thela, blouse, ghagra, and camel saddle covers for their use and sale to supplement the family income. Some also do bead-work. These fascinating people lead lives far away from city woes. Festive occasions bring them together and offer a grand sight for visitors to Kutch.