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Embroidery of kutch
- 1. Mirror work
- 2. Introduction... • It is type of embroidery which attaches a small piece of mirror. • Done- throughout Asia. • Also found in Pakistan, China and Indonesia.
- 3. History. • Traces- 17th century in Iran • It was brought in India by travelers, during the Mughal era. • It was originally done by- MICA. • Which was replaced by glass later.
- 4. “For the peasant women of Gujarat, a needle is her pen with which she gives expression to her creativity and reiterates her relationship with religion and nature”
- 5. Sources of Inspiration… • In the southern parts of Asia began this artwork with pairs of scissors. • It was consistently made wet. • This was done to give any different shapes and trimmed
- 6. Materials used • Fabric • Embroidery loop • Needle • Mirror • Embroidery floss
- 7. Process •Secure ur fabric. •Place the shisha and secure with cross stitch • Now duplicate the foundation stitch but turn- 45 degree
- 8. • Now duplicate the foundation stitch but turn- 45 degree •Do a blanket stitch, thread the needle under your foundation stitches from the center to the edge
- 9. Present Scenario. • It is a significant local craft • Famous for –Chaniya Cholis, torans, accessories, apparels, bags, etc. • Deepika Padukon flaunts vibrant mirror work in the movie Ram Leela.
- 10. Other products Caps for navratri Chaniya choli chapals
- 12. Soof embroidery
- 13. Introduction • Done by the Sodha, Rajput and Megwar communities. • Counted thread styles • Single stitch- Soof • Designs cannot be pre- drawn.
- 14. Soof embroidery
- 15. Origin… Various communities. It was a dowry that a young women is suppose to learn. Rhythmic patterns. Begins with triangles Peacocks, mandals Geometric patterns Motifs…
- 16. Process… • Fine colored threads are used • On the face side, the stitches are 1cm along. • Successive stitches are done on one side fabric, which makes a dense patterning. • Small mirrors are added • Various items like :bedspreads, wall hangings, cushion covers , cradle cloth, jackets, atc
- 17. Motifs… counted thread embroidery done by using darning stitch. The motifs are inspired by nature and are geometric in form
- 20. Kharek with mirror work
- 21. Introduction… • Done by the Sodha, Rajput and Megwar communities. • Artisans outline the geometric pattern first, then fill it. • Reminiscent of the tactile textural quality of date trees
- 22. Origin… • By the Sindh and was brought to the regions of the Banni by Meghwals and Islamic pastoralist. Kanjhri using Kharek embroidery
- 23. Motifs…
- 25. Introduction… • Done by the Sodha, Rajput and Meghwar communities. • Word “pakko” literally means solid, referring to the dense stitches. • Covers the whole base cloth. • Free hand drawing. • Square chain stitch
- 26. Motifs… • Peacock • Parrots • Scorpions • Elephants • Flowers • Done in geometric Patterns and are symmetrical.
- 28. bags
- 29. RABARI…
- 31. Introduction… • Done by Rabari communities of kutch. • Nomadic communities that rear cattle • Designs: boldand usually derived from mythology and daily lives.
- 32. Origin… • Integral part of their lives. • Originally from Rajasthan that came into Kutch on a south west route from Jaisalmer. • Tradionally : used for dowry. • Was stopped later
- 33. Motifs… • Temple motifs : the power of goddess. • Women with pot on their head. • Tree motifs: local baval, bushes as food for herds, shade from sun. • Scorpion motifs – protect against the real threat and symbolically ensure fertility. • Peacock and pa • parrot. • Camels.
- 36. Jats…
- 38. Introduction… • Sunni Muslims who are thought to have migrated to Kutch via Sindh from Iran back in 5th century • They are cattleman • They migrated in search of new grass
- 39. Origin.. • It relies on their oral tradition and sporadic reference : migrated from Greece • Arrived to India, Germany, Italy, Iraq, Iran, Baluchistan and Sindh.
- 40. • They have their distinctive embroidery style • Whole cloth is embroidered • Clothes : orange, red, blue and yellow color are used. • Mirrors are used • Covering of the space around the mirror is done by chain stitch and creeper stitch
- 41. Motifs… • Images of the dolls • Birds, • Animals All these are created in an embossed manner, using interlace of button hole and chain stitch
- 42. Products…
- 43. Mutwas
- 45. Introduction… • Small group of muslim cowherds • They live in a small cluster of 11 villages • Migrated from the middle east around the 16th century • Houses are highly decorated • It is mainly geometric and floral