Different kinds of weaving and embroidery found of india
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1. Chikankari
From the land of Tehzeeb and Nazaquat, Lucknow, Chikankari is a delicate and intricate embroidery style that is believed to have been introduced by Nur Jehan, the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. While the art flourished under the patronage of the Mughals, references to the art have been found as early as the 3rd century BC with Megasthenes mentioning the use of flowered muslins by Indians. A chikan piece is created by block printing patterns on it. Craftsmen then embroider stitches along the pattern, and the finished piece is later washed to remove traces of the prints. Traditionally, Chikankari began as a type of white-on-white embroidery, but today the craft uses a variety of fabrics and colours. From white thread embroidered on soothing pastels to coloured silk threads, Chikankari has evolved into an art for those with a taste for the finer things.
2. Kantha
One of the traditional embroidery styles practised in Bengal and Odisha, Kantha work is known for its simplicity. Traditionally practised by rural women, Kantha was done on soft dhotis and sarees, with a simple running stitch along the edges. Interestingly, the thread used to do that was drawn from the border threads of the used cloth. Characterised by motifs of birds, animals, flowers and everyday activities in a running stitch format with short gaps, the Kantha embroidery today adorns sarees, dress materials, bed covers, wall hangings, upholstery and a lot more.
3. Phulkari
If not as famous as sarson da saag and makke di roti, Punjab’s Phulkari is definitely the second most famous thing that comes to the mind when you think of this state. As the name suggests, Phulkari is the embroidery of flower motifs on fabric. Traditionally practised by women of the house as a pastime, this embroidery is quite a unique one. The stitches are embroidered on the reverse of the cloth so that the design takes shape in the front. The fabric used is usually a hand-spun or natural-dyed khadi cloth. The contrast of bright colours on a lighter coloured fabric is what makes this embroidery stand out.
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