Sep 04
2008India is well known for it’s embroidery, embroidery is a unique form of sewing. Embroidery involves the use of several needles and threads, although embriodery is not just restricted to thread. Embroidery also involves the use of beads, sequens, two fabrics sewn together, there are lots of alternatives used in embroidery.
Embroidery has been done long before ancient Egypt or even the ancient Chinese. Many different cultures have found their own way to highlight embroidery fabric. Extensive and elaborate embroidered fabric was a sign of wealth in many countries, the more colorful the embroidery was on peoples clothes, and other items, depended how wealthy that particular family was.
There are many different embroidery techniques from cross stich to surface embroidery and also free embroidery. Canvas embroidery is another aspect of the various techniques that are used.
Embroidery is a handicraft that is very well known in India. They do various types of embroidery one in particular is Aari embroidery, this is done using a needle called an Aar, this is in fact very similar to a crochet needle. Aari embroidery is done predominantly by the muslims. Since Religion is a matter of Interest to so many, many fabrics including clothing have been embroidered in magnificent detail and organized in various ways, to form symbols and words for deities.
All cultures are inspired by various designs in embroidery, and this is very true for India. The Indians have this amazing talent when it comes to embroidery, their creative use of beads and threads is phenomenal. Embroidery can be crafted onto almost anything, from household furnishings to handbags and shoes. The fashion looks great on anyone who wears them.
Over the years scarves and handbags have made quite an impression on modern women. With elegant beadwork and exquisite embroidered designs. Many of the handbags are embroidered in bright colours making an attractive fashion statement.
Many very pretty and detailed embroidered baby clothes have become popular. The selection of baby items is impressive both in the beauty of the designs but the great detail that has been put into each garment and baby bed sheets. You can find almost any animal in many different colors for your babies? room.
Once you discover the elegance and the unique designs that come from India, you to will want to purchase some of these items. Any embroidered product from India will certainly be a talking piece.
