subject: Handmade Embroidery-an Orient Jewel! [print this page] Indians penchant for embroideries evoked when they started gracing their outfits with laces, beads and patches. With course of time, this inclination intensified like never before; Indians not only developed new techniques to adorn their attires but also took this culture across the world. Now handmade embroidery has turned into a hot favourite among the female fashionistas of the world.
The Indian designers have taken all the decorative possibilities to the next level. Earlier the motifs were inspired from nature, surroundings, kings and queens but now you can see contemporary yet lovelier variations in handmade embroideries. Indian embroideries have been inspired from Turquish, Chinese and Arabians impressions which are expressive than anyones imagination.
Apart from global exposure and inspiration, India possesses state-specific embroideries which celebrate every states culture and tradition. Chikan work-the breath of Lucknow outfits has been derived from Persian art and evolved during Mughal Empire.
On the other hand, Kashida, the heartbeat of Kashmir, is known for its nature-inspired motifs which include apple bloom, chinar leaves, saffron flower and others. To give it a classy sheen, Pashmina and leather threads have been used commonly. Above all this, the folks of Punjab are truly proud of their Phulkari embroidery which is known for its bright multihued floral motifs.
Apart from the above mentioned states, Bengal, Gujarat and Rajasthan are also known for their exclusive embroideries which include kantha, mirror and zardozi. From a designer saree to a lovely lehenga, this embroidery can be seen in all the Indian drapes and attires. These embroideries now have travelled across the world due to their inherent richness, outward appearance and lovely feel.
In handmade embroidery, everything is purely depended on thread type. For sheen look designers use glittery threads while for subtle embroidered look, the variations of cotton and synthetic threads can be seen on fabric. In all the regional embroideries, the touch of its region and its culture will be traced commonly.
Apart from regional embroideries, there is a wide variety of embroidered work which is not owned by any state this includes Aari, patches, appliqu, flat and embossed stitches. To add classically elite look, contemporary designers use the basic handmade embroideries to carve their modern progenies which have been gripping the minds of powerful fashion posse to a middle class layers of the society!
Handmade Indian embroidery has seen a spectacularly outstanding journey where it has evolved from spiritually symbolic tradition to a contemporary one. Now days you will find, the modish bent in the traditional art that has been eulogised by the unadulterated fashion circles of the world.
To give mystically divine look to a womans persona, kurti, saree, lehenga saree and other variety of outfits carry rich yet stylish embroideries. There are many types of embroideries which are pass now but they reinstate themselves time after time due to the ever-changing demands of the fashion industry.
In the tte--tte of traditional handmade embroidery, how can the discussion of machine-made embroidery lag behind? Machine made or printed embroidery is a less expensive way to get the look of handmade embroidery. Not just that, this kind of embroidery is being made with less laborious process. It may imitate the lovely motifs of the handmade embroidery but handmade embroidery is truly unsurpassable.
