Embroideries of india

“The kind of clothes you wear can impact your physical and mental health and wellbeing." -Sadhguru ... “India is home to over 136 unique weaves and Around 55 weaves are in verge of extinction"

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The fascinating heritage of Zardozi Embroidery of India

A hardcover bible, dressed as linen with its own jacket. It is filled full of colour illustrations, both full view and close up in style. In size, it is a giant, at 34cm x 25.5cm. Textiles of India will soon become your when-cannot-travel companion, a publication to get lost in and discover a wealth of culture and history. From silks, embroideries to exciting finds in temples.

What better day than World Embroidery Day (celebrated annually on July 30th) to share our work (in progress) on the embroidery map of India! Note that this does not include weaves as we are working on a map just for weaves! But do tell us in the comments below if we have missed anything.The Embroidery Map of India Embroidery is a long-standing tradition in India, with roots that date back centuries. Each region of India has its own unique embroidery style, which tells the story of the…

A Quiet Manifesto

Vintage embroidery Phulkari Bagh wedding shawl. Reverse embroidered in silk floss on a hand-spun cotton base. Phulkari can literally be translated as: phul (meaning flower) and kari (work). Historically made in the region of Punjab, northern India. Baghs translates as 'gardens' and are the most prestigious of this type of shawl. They were held above the head of a girl by maternal uncles as she made her way to the marriage (mandap). It was a symbol of status, honour and prestige.

West Bengal India Embroidery, google search