Kanchipuram has its own cotton handlooms wherein they produce the various varieties of Kanchipuram Silk Sarees and Kanchi Cotton wear. This hand spun variety has a certain grace and elegance in spi...
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AJRAK- THE ART OF BLOCK PRINTING
Ajrak is a special art of printing shawls. The main feature of Ajrak is the fact that it follows a very detailed block printing mechanism of decorating shawls. The colors which are mostly used to m...
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Tussar silk is a lot more textured than any other variety of Silk. The fabric is also cooler than the other varieties and is a lot more porous, therefore, breathable. Being cooler than the other va...
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A clothing, ironed and well-maintained lends a well groomed look to the wearer. Therefore it might sound surprising that a crumpled looking piece of apparel also sets about achieving the same effect.
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The range of products using Lucknow Zardozi today are endless; dresses, coats, purses, belts, stoles, shoes, etc. The major innovation in Lucknow Zardozi has been seen in recent years with it major...
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Stone work on dress material is an age old romantic art which uses decorative stitching in a palette of colors to create rich exclusive designs. A stone can be used alone as a centerpiece or as par...
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The mirrors are affixed on to the fabric by special cross stitch embroidery that encloses the mirror, and provides it a casing. This cross stitch embroidery is not only relegated to affixing the mi...
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Pashmina is a fine cashmere wool, coming from Kashmir in India and some parts of Nepal. The word ‘Pashmina’ comes from the Persian word ‘Pashmineh’ which means ‘made from Pashm’, and Pash means woo...
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Kantha, a popular style of embroidery that comes from West Bengal, is a significant symbol that displays the skill and talent of the rural women in Bengal.
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Zari or Zari Work as it is known, is an intricate art of weaving threads made of fine gold or silver. These threads are further woven into fabrics, primarily made of silk to create intricate patterns.
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Gota Work is a type of metal embroidery originated in Rajasthan, India. The cities of Jaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur and Kota are the epicenter of uniquely styled Gota work. Elaborate patterns are...
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The Mashru fabric is a vibrant, handwoven mix of Silk and Cotton textiles. Mashru has a characteristic fine satin finish, bright contrasting stripes in vibrant colors and striped Ikat weave.
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Depending on the patterns that need to be embroidered on the fabric, the process of production can vary in its details. However, there is a broad production process that can be outlined for the cre...
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