Navsari with its location in Southern Gujarat has a verdant landscape flowing into scenic beaches lapping into the shores of Arabian Sea. The district has a distinct influence of Parsi culture which is reflected in some of the Parsi religious sites and gathering places. The climatic and topographical conditions make it ideal for fruit plantations and an economically viable horticulture industry.
The easternmost tip of the district comprises the old princely state of Vasda bordering Dang district and is now a protected wild life sanctuary which is the abode of the Asian tiger. Its proximity to the tribal population of the other southern districts, Navsari attracts a lot of migrant labor to work on their plantation and fields. The communities bring with them panache of their own nuances of cultural forms and a colorful ambience which blends with the resident Parsi influence to create a style which makes Navsari unique.
Farm implements and materials of everyday household use are handcrafted by members of the Suthar and Luhaar communities each working in their own elements of wood and metal respectively. The surrounding country side is peppered by cane and bamboo forest tracks which are harvested and dexterously hand crafted into products ranging from storage bins, partition and wall supports to toys and implements of musical expression. A colorful ambience of beadwork in the form of jewelry and embroidered hangings are a mark of design lineage emerging from the very soul of the tribal population. Parsi patronage also led to the development of a nascent industry making ensembles of silver ware with filigreed work. The preferred mode of local transport in rural Navsari is still animal drawn vehicles which support local artisans in wood and metal fashioning yokes, carts and carriages.