Top 10 Traditional Embroideries of India you need to know
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Chikan / Chikankari In Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, chikankari first appeared. Although it originally only came in white embroidery on white fabric, it is now offered in every colour imaginable. This needlework is done by sewing on patterns that have been drawn on a variety of cloth materials, such as muslin, silk, chiffon, net, cotton, etc. It requires time and talent.
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Zari / Zardosi Zari, which was first used by the Mughals in the sixteenth century, is the epitome of wealth. The Persian terms for gold (zari) and embroidery are the sources of the word zardosi (dosi). Silk and velvet were both woven with metallic threads. Zardosi clothing was originally embroidered with gold or silver threads, valuable stones, and pearls, making it a luxury item worn only by the wealthy.
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Aari The hooked, pointed needle used for this needlework method gave rise to its name. Aari, which is practised in Rajasthan, Lucknow, and Kashmir, has its roots in Mughal culture. The Aari embroidery, which is the epitome of elegance, is made by creating chain stitch loops with a hooked needle and embellishing it frequently with beads and sequins.
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Banjara Because the Banjara nomadic tribes did not confine themselves to a particular area, this type of embroidery was able to spread throughout several areas, allowing for differences in the method and patterns. Geometric cross-stitch patterns are used to draw attention to the embroidery's motifs on a background fabric that is a vibrant colour.
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Gota This embroidery method, which was developed in Rajasthan, employs zari from Lucknow to trace intricate patterns and produce various surface textures. Gota embroidery, used with kinari work, was initially created with gold and silver wires of various lengths weaved in a satin or twill weave.
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Kantha Kantha needlework originated in East Indian states including West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, and Bangladesh, and is primarily performed by rural women. In Kantha embroidery, different motifs of flowers, animals, celestial objects, and geometric patterns are stitched into the fabric, giving it a wavy and wrinkled appearance.
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Phulkari Phulkari is a form of needlework that originated in Punjab's rural areas and is mentioned in the folklore of Heer Ranjha. Its current form dates to the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the fifteenth century. The foundation fabric is a plain, frequently hand-spun khadi that is entirely covered in vibrantly coloured embroidery, leaving no gaps.
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Shisha / Mirrorwork Mirrorwork was first carried into India by Iranian travellers in the seventeenth century and was initially created using Mica. Mirrorwork is popular in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat, but uses and styles vary by location and preference. Mirrors (of various sizes and shapes) are sewn into clothing using a particular cross stitch, and the fabric is then embellished with additional cross stitches to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the garment.
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Toda Toda needlework, also known as "pohor" (flower) in the Toda language, is made by the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu's Toda tribe. It is only practised by Toda women. Toda needlework typically shows elements of nature or heavenly bodies in a geometric design on a coarse white cloth using black and red woollen threads.
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Kashmiri The name of this needlework comes from Kashmir, the country where it was created. The cloth used for this embroidery, often referred to as Kashida embroidery, was woven and embroidered by members of the same, frequently extended family. Base designs are generated using dark woollen clothing for the winter and light (and brilliant) cotton clothing for the summer.