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Women love
wearing sophisticated clothes but when it comes to traditional dresses they
can’t deny the fact that they love the beautiful embroidery crafted on them. So,
if you are one those who can’t take their eyes off from the traditional
embroidered clothes. Check out the following style of embroidery that comes
from different states of India.
Phulkari:
Phulkari is the embroidery of flowers motifs on fabric. It comes from the
states of Haryana and Punjab. In this kind, the embroidery covers up the entire
cloth, leaving no gaps in between the whole purpose of doing so is making the
fabric invisible. The base used for this kind of embroidery is hand woven
khaddar. Usually, a contrasting color of the fabric is used as a base so that
when embroidery is done with bright color threads which give a prismatic
effect.
Chikankari:
Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh is the center of chikankari embroideries. It is the
evergreen and most elegant kind of embroidery. Its subtlety and intricate
designs make it one of the most talked about styles and a must have for women
all across. Generally, it is done on lightweight fabric like cotton, linen,
georgette or chiffons.
Mirror
Work:
- Mirror work hails from the state of Gujarat and Rajasthan. In this, a
combination with of colorful threads and mirror is used. Shiny material like
mica or even sequin is used as a substitute of mirrors. The mirrors are placed
in all direction. Apart from clothes it is also done on bags, bed sheets,
accessories, decorative pieces and home furnishing.
Zarodari:
Zarodari embroidery also known as metal embroidery is one of the ancient arts
of stitching. In this gold and silver threads are stitched onto the fabric to
create a beautiful work. In present days, colored metals are used to the look
of the fabric. Since zarodari is done with metal wires, therefore, they need to
be done on heavy fabrics like silk, velvet, crêpe.
Kantha:
It is the popular embroidery style from Bangladesh and west Bengal India. The
simplicity of this style is the reason for its extreme popularity. The stitch
is done on the soft fabric of saris and dhotis. The thread is drawn from the
border threads of the used cloth. It comprises of folk motifs, floral motifs,
and animal and bird patterns. Also, themes of day-to-day activities are a
popular design.
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