Defined by the Rabari community residing in Kutch, this variety of embroidery is known for the use of mirrors…
Motifs & Embroideries
An elaborate study of the various Indian motifs and embroideries, is unlikely to end anywhere. There is so much to know – how does the weaver weave a Patola in Gujarat? What are the intricacies behind tie-dye of the vibrant Rajasthani Bandhani?
Some motifs can be made by instruments and techniques while others require hand art. These are traditions that are being revived by Indian fashion designers in their avant garde creations. For us, the opportunity to drape these amazing cultural treasures on our attires is a tribute to the best of India. Come with us and explore the Indian streets, heritage villages and other nooks and crannies of the country where the world’s most exquisite embroideries, motifs and crafts were born.
Stone work on dress material is an age old romantic art which uses decorative stitching in a palette of…
A beautiful and an inherently long-established symbol of the Indian culture since historic times, the Peacock motif has graced several…
Booti work on garments basically refers to the delicate designing and decoration with different elements. This intricate design work…
Patchwork comprises sewing together pieces of same designs or colorful fabrics on a larger fabric to generate a funky pattern. The…
Popular for its art and embroidery, a little town called Chamba, is located in the hills of Himachal Pradesh. The…
Sanganeri is a hand-block printing technique originating from Sanganer, a village in the southern part of Jaipur, Rajasthan. This form…