Government of IndiaEmbroidery
An ancient Indian art involving the process of decorating fabric with materials like threads, pearls, beads, quills and sequins. The fabrics and decorating material used in traditional embroidery vary from region to region.
Chikankari, Uttar Pradesh
This is a thread embroidery in which thick white colored thread is embroidered on a white fabric. White thread is also used over light colored fabrics. The motifs are usually flowers, creepers and lace-like patterns.
Parsi Embroidery, Maharashtra
Practiced by the Parsi community, in this technique, light pastel colored threads are embroidered on a dark colored base fabric, usually red, purple, blue, magenta and black colour to create a contrasting pattern.
Abhla Bharat, Gujarat
This is a mirror work embroidery which is coupled with colorful thread stitches of cotton and silk.
Phulkari, Punjab
‘Phul’ means flower and ‘kari’ means work. It is thread embroidery and involves bright colours like red, orange, yellow, green golden etc. Traditionally, it has been a part of the wedding paraphernalia in Punjab. Motifs used are inspired by objects of everyday use like rolling pins, flowers, vegetables, birds, animals etc.
Kashida, Kashmir
Kashida embroidery involves decorating textiles with thick colorful threads involving intricate needlework. Floral motif is predominant, inspired from the flora of Kashmir. It’s done mostly on cotton, silk and woollen fabrics.
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