Embroidery or decorative needlework is usually done on fabrics
like the salwar kameez and the saree, often of a picture or pattern, to
heighten the appeal. It is practised in various forms in different parts of
India. Handcrafted embroidery is exclusive and a treasured art since it is
painstaking, time consuming, and a lot of care and dedication is put in by
ethnic practitioners into the work, resulting in flawless creations of
exquisite beauty. Zardozi, Chikan,
Kantha, Bagh, Kasuti, to name a few, are some of the more popular forms of
handcrafted embroidery used to adorn sarees. Zardozi is metal embroidery done on various fabrics
using gold or silver colour coated copper wire along with a silk thread.
Popular since Mughal times , zari thread is employed for zardozi. Real Zari has thread made
from gold or silver. Imitation zari uses gold or silver coated copper wire.
Today mostly zari is made from metallic polyester film where a polyester core
is covered by gold or silver coloured metallic yarn. Chikankari or chikan work is intricate
embroidery on fabrics. An art form since the Mughal period, the design or
pattern print is transferred to the cloth, the embroidery done on it and the
print washed away later leaving only the embroidery behind. Once done using
only white thread on plain white fabrics, today it uses coloured threads too
based on market demand. Lucknavi chikankari is the most unique and famous of chikan
work from among that of the several places in India where this art form is
practised. Kantha Work, is essentially
embroidery work done on sarees, with a running stitch on them in the form of
motifs.
These
motifs could be animals, birds, flowers, simple geometrical shapes and scenes
from everyday life. It gives the saree a wrinkled and wavy look and transforms
a plain saree into an extraordinary creation. Though the running stitch is
mostly used for its ease, other forms of stitch such as darning stitch, satin
stitch and loop stitch are also used. Based on the use of the fabric, Kantha is
divided into seven different types. Lep kantha and Sujani kantha are
the popular types. Bagh is a special kind of embroidery
practised by women in Punjab. Heavy and exquisite embroidery on sarees
especially the lehenga type, where the base fabric is hardly visible, it is
mostly done for special sarees for occasions like festivals and weddings. Kasuti is a traditional form of embroidery
practiced in Karnataka, India. Kasuti work is very intricate and sometimes
involves putting a large number of stitches by hand on traditional silk sarees
like Ilkal and Kanjeevaram. Kasuti work involves embroidering intricate
patterns like chariot, lamps and conch shells on the fabrics. Locally available
materials are used for Kasuti.
The
deep purple and turmeric yellow coloured Chanderi art silk salwar suit has
beautiful self colour thread weaving all over on the deep purple Kameez with a
golden lace patch neck and borders. The Chanderi salwar is plain turmeric
yellow. The dupatta has a black floral patch with other plain coloured borders
on a turmeric yellow setting. This very attractive salwar suit provides a very
appealing look to the wearer and would do for any occasion like weddings,
parties, corporate events, seminars, functions, festivals, social
occasions.The
lovely appealing cream and pink colour pure Tussar silk salwar kamiz has
multi-colour floral painting and floral butti embroidery on the cream coloured
kameez. The pink coloured pure Tussar silk salwar has light painting on it. The
pink coloured jute silk dupatta with green and pink colour painting has a cream
border. Ths exquisite piece would do well for exclusive parties, weddings,
corporate events, social functions, traditional functions and for a change even
office.
Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric.
Embroidery thread is manufactured in cotton, silk, wool, linen, rayon and
novelty yarns. Embroidery may also include other materials such as metal
strips, pearls, beads, quills, mirrors and sequins. Embroidery work can be done
on various fabrics like cotton, silk, crepe, georgette, chiffon, supernet.Hand embroidery techniques such as chain stitch, button
hole or blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, cross stitch on cotton
salwar kameez are classy. These are best formal wear and also can be worn on
summer season. Banarasi silk Punjabi suit having zari bootas and resham
embroidery is an elegant wear to the weddings, corporate events, and festival
occasions. Pulkhari embroidery with mirror work on georgette salwar kameez is a
mesmerizing party wear. Designer bollywood heavy embroidery salwar kameez in
the patterns of nakshi, saadi, chikhan, ari, zardozi, wasli, gota and kohra is
gorgeous.
Bridal embroidered kanchi silk saree of swarovski crystal
embroidery shows you exceptional. Handloom pure kota cotton sarees of kasuti
embroidery pattern and having resham border is classy. These are good apt for
daily casual, corporate office, colleges, schools and traditional events.
Latest crepe georgette of kantha work with border and pallu having banjara
embroidery is gracious wear. North chanderi silk sari of pulkhari embroidery
embellished with kundans and sequins is a gorgeous party wear. Most of the pure
silk saris heavily embroidered in the patterns of zardozi, nakshi, saadi,
chikhan, ari, wasli, gota and kohra have grand form in Indian wedding and
bridal occasions. Richly woven banarasi saree embellished with kashmiri kashida
or sozni work is elegant.
Unnati silks, the largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Kota Cotton sarees with matching blouse for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy unique, exclusive collection at affordable prices.You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have Free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Ernakulum, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), UAE, Dubai, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Chicago, New Zealand and others.
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