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Lambani Embroidery ~ Ballari

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 09:38:50 +0000

The Lambani community is considered to be one of the oldest communities in the world. There are numerous stories that explain their origin and migration patterns. Known as a nomadic tribe, they reared buffaloes that were used to transport materials, grains, and salt from one place to another. The Lambanis are a colourful tribe; today, their clothing, ornaments and other accessories have come to define their identities and cultural heritage. The embroidery on their clothes is spectacular and is popular in regions where the Lambanis have settled over time. Consisting of about 40 embroidery techniques, Lambani embroidery has earned a GI Tag in Ballari, Karnataka and is one of the most intricate, beautiful and delicate handicrafts. Lambani embroidery is a perfect culmination of artistry, technique, pattern work and intricacy.

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Indo Jewish embroidery ~ Kochi

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The Indo-Jewish embroidery, spinning and shadow work is found in a quiet heritage corner of Mattancherry in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala. Near one of the oldest Jewish Synagogues (Jewish place of worship) in the world is the largest settlement of Jews in India following their expulsion from Portugal in 1492 by the Alhambra Decree and stayed in what is now called Jew Street and cultivated the intricate art of Jewish embroidery that came to be known as Indo-Jewish embroidery as time passed and the art style started reflecting Indian styles.

The Cochin Jews migrated from Kodungallur and back to Israel in 1948 upon its formation that led to a fast dwindling settlement but the art was taught to localities allowing it a longer life term than it should have had.

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Kashida-kari~Srinagar

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 09:05:12 +0000

The Kashmiri embroidery has a distinct characteristic to it – both in technique and appearance. Kashida is the traditional name of Kashmiri embroidery, which came with the Persians, just as the motifs and style suggest much of Persian influence. The work is very colorful and derives its designs from elements in the scenic beauty of the land. This craft, mostly done by men, is said to have descended from royal patronage.

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Gota Patti~Nayla

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:28:03 +0000

The stunning Gotta Patti work on the ethnic wear of the Rajasthani womenfolk is a spectacular embroidery involving a lot of technique. Gota Patti work is an applique work, traditionally done on dresses, dupattas, sarees, Ghagras and even turbans. It is popular not only within the state or the country but throughout the world as well. Clothes are adorned with this special embroidery for people to wear on festivals or any kind of special occasion because of all the jazzy gold and glitter.

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Dhadki~Kutch

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:24:42 +0000

In the Kutchi language the word ‘Dhadki’ means ‘pieced together’. These are cover-ups or quilts handcrafted by women in Kutch by stitching together the pieces of old fabrics acquired over time. Continuous stitches and contrasting colors are the characteristic property of Dhadkis. These are an integral part of the Kutchi way of life.

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Zari-Zardozi~Bhopal

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:05:20 +0000

Zardozi embroidery has been in existence in India from the time of the Rig Veda. Timeless embroidery hand crafted authentically by the artisans, the word zardozi is a combination of two urdu words ‘zar’ means gold and ‘doz’ means hand-work/sewing or embroidery; zardozi is an embroidery done with a gold thread. This beautiful metal thread embroidery once used to enrich the attires of the Kings and the royalty in India. The treasure of Akbar included wide range of stitched garments, which were embellished with metal embroidery. The way Zardozi is known now, is the process of sewing embellishments on fabrics using a metal-bound thread. The work involves making elaborate designs, using gold and silver threads. Studded pearls and precious stones often find a place in between the meandering golden streams. Shimmery pieces of spangles, stones and sequins are also sewn in to create resplendent patterns on cloth. The pieces created using it are timeless, passed down through generations, just like this craft. Bhopal is one of the places in India where this craft is still practiced in its traditional and authentic way. It can be found in the narrow alleys of this old town and is its signature embroidery art.

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Embroidery~Amreli

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:43:00 +0000

In the Amreli district of Gujarat, women use mirrors, shells and bright colors to create beautifully embroidered patterns. Geometric patterns and scenes taken from everyday rural life or mythology are embroidered on decorations for domestic purposes. This type of embroidery is also prevalent in nearby regions, collectively known as Saurashtra or Kathiawar.

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Charma Karya~Hodka

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:14:52 +0000

Charma karya is a leather craft of Kutch; the craftsmen blend leather work with embroidery and punch work to produce sophisticated leather products. Marwari Meghwal community gets the leather from Maldhari Muslim community of same area, the men concentrate on fabrication of leather products while their women counterparts embellish the objects with embroidery work in vivid colors.

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