Punjab the state of the most spirited people is filled with so many treasures. Whether it is their fun festivals or their crafts everything is lovely. Well, known embroidery Phulkari is also a treasure of Punjab. The name Phulkari means flowers. The embroidery was named phulkari because the main focus of this embroidery is flowers. […]
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Manipur is a jewel of India with its beautiful landscapes and amazing people. The state attracts the population from all over the world with its landscapes, clothing, and jewelry. But there is one more jewel to it than most people know and that is Shamilami embroidery. Shamilami embroidery is an art of weaving patterns and
Toda Embroidery is done on a thick white handwoven cotton cloth. The cloth has three colored straps two red and one black at the end of it. Embroidery done is reversible which means cloth looks the same from both sides. Toda Community This embroidery is a handicraft of the Toda community from Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.
In Applique Pipli work, a decorative piece of artwork is attached to another piece of clothing. This artwork was majorly famous in countries like West Africa, and Benin. It was used to make quilts and decorative pieces. There are three techniques to attach an applique artwork on a piece of cloth- Satin Stitch- In satin
A culturally rich state Bihar is known for many things. But Sujani embroidery is not one of them. Not many people know that this beautiful art that was originated in Bihar. When it comes to embroidered our mind goes to either Rajasthan or Gujarat. The Origins Sujani (also spelled as Sujini) was originated in the
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Kutch embroidery is done on silk or cotton clothes with woolen or silk threads. The inspiration for the design can be anything ranging from a romantic story to a building. You can easily find embroidered dancing human figures as well as peacocks. Kutch handicraft also drives inspiration from Mughal and Persian art. The mirror work
Kamal Kadhai (embroidery) is a famous artwork of Andhra Pradesh. From the name, some of you think that you embroider only Kamal (lotus) in this embroidery. But this is not true. The name does suggest a flower-shaped lotus but it is not necessarily a lotus. It is called kamal kadhai because it resembles the leaves
Chamba Rumal (handkerchief) is an embroidered piece of clothing that was a common gift item in weddings in old times in the Chamba Kingdom. A Chamba Rumal is an embroidered handkerchief. It can be rectangular or square in shape. In older times high-quality fabrics were used to make this handkerchief as it was a gift
Kashmiri embroidery is also known as kashida. Historical evidence suggests that Kashida existed even in the third century BC. Although, it became popular after Mughal took over the land of Kashmir. History of Kashmiri Embroidery The handicraft was practiced on a small scale in the beginning. When Mughals came they appreciated the art and took
The word embroidery originated from the French word “broderie”, which means embellishment. It is used for the decoration of fabrics and other materials. On fabric, embroidery is done using a needle and thread or yarn. The needle is used to create intricate designs with the thread. History of the Embroidery The art of embroidery originated
Embroidery is an art, decorating textiles by using needle and thread. Sometimes it uses fine gold or silver wire (primarily these type embroideries used by noblemen and royal families).
It is not only the outfit that varies but the fabric used in making these outfits is also eccentric to every state. In this article, we will discuss some of the most decorated fabric types in our country today including some of the ancient fabrics which occupy an indispensable position in the Indian cultural heritage.
