Embroidery traditional

Women sewing, St Mary's, India For Paperlink 1992 Nakshi Kantha embroidery from Bangladesh For calendar for Oxfam, 1993

The traditional folk art is famous as Kantha which means 'Patched cloth'. The original Kantha is double faced where the design appeared identical on either sides of the fabric. The great length of stitch is broken into tiny tacking's which gives almost a dotted appearance on either sides of the quilt like "Do rukha". Sometimes the embroidery is so finely done that it is very difficult to identify the wrong side.

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When I think of “household embroideries,” I think of framed cross stitch samplers on the wall, or some pillowcases with daisy-stitched flowers with French knot centers. But last week I…

The Sharad Van Pichwai offers a unique twist on traditional Indian borders, depicting a winter forest with intricate lace patchwork and elegant embroidery. The panoramic view features rolling hills, diverse flora and fauna, and a serene lake with lotus blooms and cows, while ivory tones, complemented by hints of blue, gold, and beige, create a cool, nuanced aesthetic.

Spending the weekend in sunny Kraków, researching folk costume and Polish traditional crafts.

Chikankari Embroidery As a child growing up in Lucknow in the 1960s, I recall being dragged along to the stores when my mother and aunts..

Illustration about Retro ethnic geometric Blakan ornament, old hand made decoration in dark blue on white background. Illustration of cute, geometric, ornate - 226405626

Throughout history – whether through war and conquest or through migration of peoples or through other myriad events – cultures have mixed, and when mixing, they influence subsequent developments in the arts. Last week, while I was preparing this Hungarian embroidery pattern for publishing, I found myself thinking of the various influences on embroidery design, ...

It seemed befitting that an educational center for traditional arts and crafts be situated next to Seolleung, a king's tomb. The tomb houses the remains of the Joseon Kingdom's 9th ruler, King Seongjong, and his second wife Jeonghyeonwanghu. Han Sang-soo, traditional Korean embroiderer was there Tuesday as a teacher overseeing students enrolled in an eight-week program. But Han, 81, is the country’s Important Intangible Cultural Property in Korean embroidery, known for her singular match of…