Sufiyan Khatri belongs to the 10th generation of block printing artisans settled in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Their village Ajrakhpur derives its name from the craft known as Ajrakh. This process of hand block printing involves multiple stages, wherein the cloth is kept to rest for a day after dyeing. This is probably the inspiration behind the name - Aaj rakh (keep it today).  His ancestors hail from the Sindh province of modern-day Pakistan. The art of printing and dyeing has been practiced in the Khatri community for ages. Their vivid prints are naturally derived using indigo, turmeric, pomegranate, jaggery, henna, and iron rust.

The Khatri community faced challenges in the post-independence era with the coming of chemical dyeing which makes the print appear brighter. For a couple of decades they faced problems and many members of the community gave up hand block printing.
Later on, they tied up with designers and made products for the Gujarat State Handloom Corporation, which helped them in reviving their traditional artform. The younger generation too sees pride and advancement in carrying forward the art.

As per the artisan, a GI tag or a ‘mark’ is called for, to boost their economic prospects. Also, collaboration with design institutes can aid in bringing out new designs. The community also sees overall prosperity in collaboration among different artisanal communities.