| TYPES OF EMBROIDERY |
| |
Embroidery has traditionally enhanced a dress. A look at the various types of
threadwork…
As far as the world of design is concerned, embroidery is the backbone of
India. It has left an indelible imprint even on international fashion like
Escada, Lingara and Ferra have their ensembles embroidered in India. Do we know
enough about our own embroideries and how to use them efficiently? The
thoughtful use of embroidery can enhance an ensemble, and take it from the
mundane to the extraordinary. Some Indian embroideries that can do wonders for
an outfit are:
|
| |
|
Aabla : |
Mirror work which has its roots in Rajasthan and Kutch. |
| |
| Aari : |
Embroidery done on a cot. Also known as khatla work aari originated
in Barabanki. |
| |
| Badla : |
Flat metallic wire, silver or gilt wire embroidery.
|
| |
|
| Butas and Butis : |
Motifs composed of floral forms fitted into paisley shapes derived from the
Mughal era. |
| |
| Lari : |
Fine quality gold thread embroidery found in Bareilly , Benaras ( Varanasi ),
Lucknow and Agra . These days silver zari is equally popular. |
| |
| Phool Patti Work : |
Applique work from Aligarh where usually organdi or other fabric cutouts in
floral and leaf motifs are affixed on to a plain fabric sometimes in tandem
with silver tilla embroidery. |
| |
| Chikan Work : |
Originating from Lucknow this involves a technique of finding separated warp
and weft threads for a textural effect. |
| |
| Taipchi :
|
Darn stitch on muslin. |
| |
| Khatwa : |
Inverted satin stitch on muslin. |
| |
| Murri or Phanda : |
Satin stitch knots. |
| |
| Jaali : |
Network. |
| |
| Phulkari :
|
Flower motifs, geometric patterns, surface satin stitching using silk floss
threads. Phulkari has its origin in Punjab. |
| |
| Zardosi : |
Leaf-scroll worked in gold and silver thread on silk, satin, velvet and other
rich fabrics. Zardosi is also combined with Dabka work and is
originally from Lucknow. |
| |
| Mokaish : |
Silver dots strewn all over is Mokaish work. |
| |
| Kashida : |
Mix of textile embroidery and printing. |
| |
| Kantha Work : |
Originally from Bangladesh, it resembles the running stitch. |
| |
| Ek taar : |
Single thread embroidery used in tandem with crystals. |
| |
| Resham : |
Fine silk thread-work. |
| |
| Bead and Crystal Work :
|
Resham work is teamed with beads, baggets, diamantes, rhinestones and Swarowski
crystal. |
| |
| Sitara Work : |
Sequins are embroidered into the fabric. |