Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sequin Work Embroidery
Sequin Embroidery are disk shaped beads used for decorative purposes and are available in a wide variety of colors and geometrical shapes. It is a kind of an embroidery work done in apparel and other handicrafts to look attractive and rich. Sequin embroidery designs may be stitched flat to the fabric, so that they do not move, and are less likely to fall off; or they may be stitched at only one point, so that they dangle and move easily, to catch more light. We offer a spectrum of brilliant sequinwork to our customers as per their choice.
Sequin Embroidery are disk shaped beads or discs used for decorative purposes. They are available in a wide variety of colors and geometric shapes. They are commonly used on clothing, jewelry, bags and other accessories. Although coins are still used as sequins in some cultures, modern sequins tend to be made of plastic. They may also be referred to as spangles, paillettes or diamantes. They may be stitched flat to the fabric so that they do not move and are less likely to fall off. Or they may be stitched at only one point, so that they dangle and move easily to catch more light. Some sequins are made with facets to increase their reflective ability. Sequins got their name from the Arabic Sikka meaning a coin or disc. The custom of stitching sequins and similar coins to women’s clothing, particularly headdresses, face veils and over the bosom and hips, originally arose as a way to display the family’s wealth. It was this ancient wisdom that led to the use of sequined fabric and trims in moderns fashion, and expanded the definition of sequin beyond coins to include this particular type of decoration.
Sequin Embroidery are disk shaped beads or discs used for decorative purposes. They are available in a wide variety of colors and geometric shapes. They are commonly used on clothing, jewelry, bags and other accessories. Although coins are still used as sequins in some cultures, modern sequins tend to be made of plastic. They may also be referred to as spangles, paillettes or diamantes. They may be stitched flat to the fabric so that they do not move and are less likely to fall off. Or they may be stitched at only one point, so that they dangle and move easily to catch more light. Some sequins are made with facets to increase their reflective ability. Sequins got their name from the Arabic Sikka meaning a coin or disc. The custom of stitching sequins and similar coins to women’s clothing, particularly headdresses, face veils and over the bosom and hips, originally arose as a way to display the family’s wealth. It was this ancient wisdom that led to the use of sequined fabric and trims in moderns fashion, and expanded the definition of sequin beyond coins to include this particular type of decoration.
Thread Work Embroidery
Thread embroidery is the embellishment of wide range of materials achieved with a variety of types of thread, for example; cotton, silk, wool, gold and silver wires. The work can be made on a frame or in the hand, the choice depends on several factors. There are many kinds of stitches involved.
There are two kinds of threadwork embroidery, surface embroidery and counted thread embroidery. In surface embroidery, the pattern is worked using decorative stitches and laid threads on top of the foundation fabric rather than through the fabric. In counted thread embroidery, the fabric threads are counted by the embroiderer’s before inserting the needle into the fabric. Usually, an even weave fabric is used for this kind of embroidery. The various kinds of embroidery in thread are Kantha, Kashida, kasuti, Gara, Phulkari and Kutch work. All kind of stitches are used here like chain, satin, open chain stitch, long and short, French, interlacing, herringbone, running, stem and back stitch etc.
There are two kinds of threadwork embroidery, surface embroidery and counted thread embroidery. In surface embroidery, the pattern is worked using decorative stitches and laid threads on top of the foundation fabric rather than through the fabric. In counted thread embroidery, the fabric threads are counted by the embroiderer’s before inserting the needle into the fabric. Usually, an even weave fabric is used for this kind of embroidery. The various kinds of embroidery in thread are Kantha, Kashida, kasuti, Gara, Phulkari and Kutch work. All kind of stitches are used here like chain, satin, open chain stitch, long and short, French, interlacing, herringbone, running, stem and back stitch etc.
Zardozi Embroidery
Zardozi embroidery is imperial metal embroidery. It is done after stretching the fabric on a wooden frame and individually the zardozi element is incorporated into the pattern by being picked up by a needle, which is then pushed into the fabric. Zardozi is rich embroidery, which is intricately woven in golden and silver. It can also be studded with pearls and precious stones to enhance the exquisiteness of rich and glowing fabrics like silk, velvet and brocade. We also welcome ideas and drawings from clients to deliver them with customized designs.
Zardozi embroidery is beautiful metal embroidery which once used to embellish the attire of the Kings and royals in India. Zardozi has been in existence in India form the time of Rig Veda . There are numerous instances mentioning the use of Zari embroidery as ornamentation on the attire of Gods. It was done with pure silver wires and gold leaves in olden days. The word Zardozi comes from Persia where Zar means gold and Dozi means embroidery. The embroidery is done on a wooden frame on which the fabric is stretched and the design is traced first. The elements used in embroidery are salma ( gold wire), sitaras ( metal stars), sequins, Glass beads ,dabka ( springed gold wire) and kasab ( wire ).The needle is used to pull out each zardozi element and then, it is integrated into the basic design by pushing the needle into the fabric. The fabrics used are silk, satin, velvet etc.
Zardozi embroidery is beautiful metal embroidery which once used to embellish the attire of the Kings and royals in India. Zardozi has been in existence in India form the time of Rig Veda . There are numerous instances mentioning the use of Zari embroidery as ornamentation on the attire of Gods. It was done with pure silver wires and gold leaves in olden days. The word Zardozi comes from Persia where Zar means gold and Dozi means embroidery. The embroidery is done on a wooden frame on which the fabric is stretched and the design is traced first. The elements used in embroidery are salma ( gold wire), sitaras ( metal stars), sequins, Glass beads ,dabka ( springed gold wire) and kasab ( wire ).The needle is used to pull out each zardozi element and then, it is integrated into the basic design by pushing the needle into the fabric. The fabrics used are silk, satin, velvet etc.
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