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Indian hand embroidery crafts you need to know
Updated On Feb 19, 2023 05:52 pm IST
From Chikankari to kantha embroidery, here are a few of the many beautiful Indian hand embroidery crafts that showcase the country's rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions.
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India has a rich history of hand embroidery crafts, with each region having its unique styles and techniques. Here are some of the most popular Indian hand embroidery crafts you need to know: (Pixabay)
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Kasuti: Kasuti is a type of embroidery that originates from Karnataka. It involves creating intricate patterns using a variety of stitches like gavanti, murgi, and negi. It is commonly used on sarees, salwar kameez, and dupattas. (Pinterest)
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Banjara embroidery: Banjara embroidery is a traditional embroidery craft from the nomadic Banjara tribe in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It involves creating vibrant, colourful designs using beads, coins, and threads on fabrics like cotton and silk. (Pinterest)
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Kantha: Originating from West Bengal and Bangladesh, Kantha is a form of embroidery that uses running stitches to create beautiful patterns on fabrics. It is commonly used to make sarees, dupattas, and bedspreads. (Pinterest)
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Zardosi: Zardosi is a form of embroidery that involves stitching metallic wires and beads onto fabrics to create intricate designs. It is commonly used in bridal wear and formal dresses. (Pinterest)
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Mirror work: Mirror work, also known as shisha embroidery, involves stitching small mirrors onto fabrics to create beautiful designs. It is commonly used on traditional Gujarati clothing like chaniya cholis and ghagras. (Pinterest)
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Phulkari: Phulkari is a traditional embroidery craft from Punjab that involves creating beautiful floral designs using brightly coloured silk threads. It is commonly used on dupattas and shawls. (Pinterest)
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Kanjivaram embroidery: Kanjivaram embroidery is a type of hand embroidery from Tamil Nadu. It involves creating intricate designs on silk sarees using threads of contrasting colours. The designs often feature motifs from nature like flowers and leaves. (Pinterest)
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