Embroideries

 

10 Traditional Embroideries of India


1. Chikan / Chikankari



Origin: Chikankari originated from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and is rumoured to have been introduced by Noor Jahan, wife of Jahangir. It started with white embroidery on a white cloth, but it is now available in every conceivable colour.

Creation: This embroidery involves patience and ability, by stitching on patterns traced on a variety of cloth materials such as muslin, silk, chiffon, net, cotton, etc. White thread was originally used to represent nature (flora and fauna) motifs, but now coloured.

2. Zari / Zardosi



Origin: Zari, introduced in the 16th century by the Mughals, is the very type of opulence. The word Zardosi comes from gold (zari) and embroidery (dosi) in Persian.

Creation: On silk and velvet, metallic threads were used. Zardosi embroidered clothes originally used gold or silver threads made of precious stones and pearls, making them luxurious items worn exclusively by the wealthy.

3. Aari



Origin: This embroidery's name derives from the hooked, sharp needle used for this technique. In Rajasthan, Lucknow and Kashmir, Aari owes its origin to the Mughals and is practised.

Creation: The Aari embroidery, the very picture of finery, is created by using a hooked needle to create chain stitch loops, sometimes using beads and embellishments with sequins.


4. Banjara



Origin: The nomadic tribes of Banjara were not limited to a single geographical area , allowing this style of embroidery to spread across different regions, encouraging technique and design differences.

Creation: Motifs for this embroidery are highlighted by cross-stitch in geometrical patterns using a brightly coloured base cloth. For distinctive designs, chain stitches and overlaid quilting stitches are often used, often embellished with mirrors and beads.

5. Gota



Origin: This embroidery technique, born in Rajasthan, uses Lucknow's zari to trace intricate patterns, producing various surface textures.

Creation: Gota embroidery was originally made with gold and silver wires of different lengths woven in a satin or twill weave, used for kinari work. Fabrics such as georgette or bandhini are mostly chosen to be added by hemming or backstitching to the Gota.



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