Zardozi embroidery is a form of embroidery prevalent in India, Iran, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Zardozi embroidery designs comprises of beautiful metal embroidery work and were once used to embellish the attire and clothes of kings and members of the royal family in India. This detailed work was also used to adorn the walls of castles,…
Category: Crafts
India is marked for diverse range of crafts and embroideries. They are utterly exquisite and unique to the country. They are known to reflect the finesse of the Indian craftsman. In addition, they celebrate Indian heritage and add a traditional look to Indian outfits like Sarees, Salwar Suit, Kurtas or Lehenga Cholis.
Unique Embroideries from India
Indian states from Kashmir to Kanyakumari contribute varied crafts and embroideries. Some of the renowned embroideries from north India are Phulkari from Punjabi, Kashida from Kashmir, Gota work and Bandhani from Rajasthan, and Chikankari from Uttar Pradesh. Phulkari is one of the liveliest Indian embroideries. It breathes a new life to your salwar suits and dupattas. Similarly, shisha or mirror work from Gujarat add sparkle to the outfits.
Learn how you can design your outfits with different types of embroidery. And heap of inspirations await you.
Kasuti Embroidery: The Oldest Form Of Indian Embroidery
Kasuti embroidery is an exquisite type of embroidery from northern Karnataka. It has become one of the most popular arts of this region and is exclusively associated with the villages in this part of the country. The embroidery artisans from this region are protected by a Geographical Indicator from the Government of India, which ensures…
Kashmiri or Kashida Embroidery
Kashmiri embroidery, which is also called Kashida embroidery, is a type of needlework from the Kashmir region of India. This is one of the most beautiful forms of embroidery in the country, distinguished by its use of a single long stitch to make the design. In fact, the whole design is made with one or…
Printed Sarees And Its Varieties
Textile printing is a relatively manual, finely tuned art form with processes that require a high level of technical skill. It involves the application of color(s) to a textile material according to a particular design or pattern, usually made with stencils. Unlike the European origins of printing that mainly specialized in embroidery with a limited…
Vibrant Banjara Bags
One of the most exquisite and artistic forms of embroidery that one can opt for is Banjara embroidery. Using a unique combination of patchwork and mirror work and pairing it up with embroidery, Banjara work is as unique as it is beautiful. When it comes to Indian embroidery craft, it does not get any better…