Kutch Work is being practiced from the 6th and 7th century in Patan a small town in Gujarat. It is believed that this art of embroidery was taught to the Mochi’s by a muslim who came from Sindh. This embroidery looks very beautiful. The embroidery is very original, the mirrorwork and interlacing stitch set it apart from any other kind of embroidery. Square and straight line designs are used in this stitch. This design is also known as “Ladvo” , “Chhatakla”, “Kangri” etc. These designs are prepared in geometrical shapes only.
Before doing this type of embroidery, it is necessary to learn two-three designs of this shape. By doing so, one gets practice to make this stitch.
Stitches Used In-
Stitches used in this are herring bone stitch, interlacing stitch.
This embroidery is done on frocks , sarees , cushion cover sofa back , wall pieces, etc.
Motifs -
Motifs used in this type of embroidery are many- floral, peacocks, animals, birds, trees etc
Before doing this type of embroidery, it is necessary to learn two-three designs of this shape. By doing so, one gets practice to make this stitch.
Stitches Used In-
Stitches used in this are herring bone stitch, interlacing stitch.
This embroidery is done on frocks , sarees , cushion cover sofa back , wall pieces, etc.
Motifs -
Motifs used in this type of embroidery are many- floral, peacocks, animals, birds, trees etc
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