Indian Fabrics - by Editor
Kantha
You can recognize a kantha pattern by the running stitch all through the fabric. Kantha is very often found on saris in light colours. The embroidery often takes the form of motifs, which vary from flowers to elephants and birds. A Kantha is a Bengali sari.Patola
You can make out a Gujarati patola by its geometrical pattern and use of colour. The fabric can be reversible, as the pattern is identical on both sides. Need splendid block-printed fabrics? Try Gujarati Ajrakh and Dhamadka. The overall pattern is often divided into geometrical shapes, the insides of which have shapes like dots, flowers and leaves. A total of painstaking 13 steps make Ajrakh come alive and stand out, unlike other surface printing methods.Phulkari
As the name suggests, Phulkari is all about making your fabric bloom. The Phulkari like many other Indian crafts started as domestic art, and in Punjab, Phulkari is often worn at ceremonies. When a garment is heavily embroidered with Phulkari work all over, and when the cloth itself is barely visible, the fabric is called 'Bagh'. On the other hand, Phulkari work shows the base cloth.Madhubani
Madhubani is a work of art because it started as a painting tradition. The theme is usually mythological, and is interspersed with geometrical patterns and flowers. This rich style, born in Bihar, is now found not just on paintings but also on saris. Imagine a skirt with a Madubani painting all over it. Can you get more "designer" than that?Kasuti
Karnataka is home to the single thread Kasuti art. Running stitch, cross stitch and back stitch are used to depict elephants, geometrical patterns, flowers, trees and temples. If you think color is life, Kasuti with its bright colors can be your style mantra.Kashida
Kashida speaks of snow-capped mountains, gurgling rivers, chinar leaves and the beauty of Kashmir. This work, initially done only on shawls, can now be found on everything from jackets, coats to salwar-kurtas. Kashida is the name given to works like Zalakdozi (hook embroidery), vata chikan (button-hole stitch) and do-rukha (double side work). Although Kashida work is traditionally done on wool, it is now often found on cotton and synthetic fabrics too, so you don't have the wait for the winter to wear a Kashida garment. So the next time you go shopping, give the glitzy malls a miss. Scout for craft stores, buy an Indian fabric, get it stitched in your choice of garment (which could be a sari, salwar kameez, shirt, kurti or skirt!) and make your own style statement!
Name: Jaya
City: Australia
Comments: It was great reading about the traditional fabrics. I wish these fabrics were easily available here. It is surprising and disappointing to hear that such beautiful works of art may die down soon. I hope this article inspires others to support their culture and heritage by buying Indian threads instead of standard Made in China stuff!!!!
Name: Shal
City: USA
Comments: Love the article. This time when I visited India, I saw all different styles of sarees people wear wearing like Barmise style and Maharani and Mumtaz style. I loved all the styles and wondering if you would write a article about different style of draping and how to drape them. Thanks,
Name: bhuvana
City: guntur
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Name: ANU
City: DELHI
Comments: I LIKE MOST INDIAN EMBROIDARY.LOVE THE ARTICLS..
Name: goddess
City: east coast USA
Comments: where can u find these beautiful clothes and fabrics any more (that isnt very exspensive)
Name: soniya jagwani
City: kolkata india
Comments: IT WAS NICE TO KNOW ABOUT OUR INDIAN FABRICS, BUT THERE ARE PLENTY MORE WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT.THE ARTICLE WAS INDEEN VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU.
Name: goui marathe
City: Dombivli east
Comments: I like every type of embroidery and i like to learn the latest type of it
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Name: Jaya
City: mumbai
Comments: Dear All, I have very good design sarees and dress materials. If required pls contact me Thanks
Name: Veasna
City: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Comments: Hi everyone, I am wondering you guys can tell me where can i get INDIAN EMBROIDARY and Fabric. Or give me some good company to contact.
Name: saradha
City: chicago il usa
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Comments: kJE1H2 Very good post.
Name: Anjali
City: Bangalore
Comments: Hey i loved your article. Can I post it on my page on facebook. I run a boutique which sells exclusive kantha work and kasuti work sarees.
City: Australia
Comments: It was great reading about the traditional fabrics. I wish these fabrics were easily available here. It is surprising and disappointing to hear that such beautiful works of art may die down soon. I hope this article inspires others to support their culture and heritage by buying Indian threads instead of standard Made in China stuff!!!!
Name: Shal
City: USA
Comments: Love the article. This time when I visited India, I saw all different styles of sarees people wear wearing like Barmise style and Maharani and Mumtaz style. I loved all the styles and wondering if you would write a article about different style of draping and how to drape them. Thanks,
Name: bhuvana
City: guntur
Comments: good health
Name: ANU
City: DELHI
Comments: I LIKE MOST INDIAN EMBROIDARY.LOVE THE ARTICLS..
Name: goddess
City: east coast USA
Comments: where can u find these beautiful clothes and fabrics any more (that isnt very exspensive)
Name: soniya jagwani
City: kolkata india
Comments: IT WAS NICE TO KNOW ABOUT OUR INDIAN FABRICS, BUT THERE ARE PLENTY MORE WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT.THE ARTICLE WAS INDEEN VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU.
Name: goui marathe
City: Dombivli east
Comments: I like every type of embroidery and i like to learn the latest type of it
Name: state water heaters price
City: Edson
Comments: Very amazing site Thanks, webmaster.
Name: Jaya
City: mumbai
Comments: Dear All, I have very good design sarees and dress materials. If required pls contact me Thanks
Name: Veasna
City: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Comments: Hi everyone, I am wondering you guys can tell me where can i get INDIAN EMBROIDARY and Fabric. Or give me some good company to contact.
Name: saradha
City: chicago il usa
Comments: this is very interseting &informative story.Where can find in trichy.
Name: Discount OEM Software
City: New York
Comments: kJE1H2 Very good post.
Name: Anjali
City: Bangalore
Comments: Hey i loved your article. Can I post it on my page on facebook. I run a boutique which sells exclusive kantha work and kasuti work sarees.
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