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.
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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 embroiderers 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.
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Ribbon Work Embroidery
Silk ribbon embroidery is a romantic old
art that uses ribbon ,embroidery floss and perle cotton to work beautiful
motifs and decorative stitches. It is either enjoyed in its pure form and
can be combined with Brazilian embroidery, cross stitch, crazy quilting and
Hardanger among others.
Silk ribbon embroidery is a delicate Victorian art of embroidery. There is
an antique quality to this form of embroidery. Though, it looks very
complicated but it is very easy and fun to do. It is mainly done by hand on
garments, accessories and home furnishings. There are many different
embroidery stitches used in this art , though the popular ones are ribbon
stitch, lazy daisy stitch ,straight stitch , stem stitch and French knot.
.These can be used alone or in combinations to create large array of floral
motifs and stitch patterns .The ribbon stitch is for ribbon only but the
others can be used with ribbon or thread. Sequins, pearls and stones can be
combined with ribbon art to make rich, lively looking embellishments for
garments, quilts, accessories and home furnishings. Some other stitches that
are used are, feather stitch, fly stitch, split stitch and fly stitch fern.
Stone Work Embroidery
We offer a beautiful stone work in
countless patterns on various fabrics. Our plethora of designs are
exclusively made while keeping in mind the latest trends prevalent in the
market. We have a unique collection of stones including precious and
semi-precious stones in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes. Designed to
suit the distinct taste of fashion conscious customers, our creations are
available in vibrant and bold colors. We also offer customization of art
work to meet the requirements of global customers.
Stone work is really used to highlight embroidery. The current trend is to
use crystals and semiprecious stones. Stones can be used alone as a
centerpiece or in formation of lines and other various ways. They can be
incorporated in any kind of embroidery to highlight it. The colored stones
give an ostentatious look. Stones give an extra sense of physical realism to
the embroidery. This embroidery is little on the expensive side. There are
cheaper versions of stones as well available.
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Sequin Work Embroidery
Sequins 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. Sequins 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.
Sequins 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 womens clothing, particularly
headdresses, face veils and over the bosom and hips, originally arose as a
way to display the familys 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.
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