Work In Progress on Wednesday- Kalamkari Patch work

Kalamkari Patch work :

Kalamkari Patch work on fabric is always a trend. My love for Kalamkari , has no bounds. I have collection of Kalamkari patches. My love for Kalamkari patch work started few years ago. I had designed a raw silk saree using Kalamkari Patch on shoulder and buttas all over. The I have designed many sarees with Kalamkari patches. recent one is , redesigning an old saree, I have used Kalamkari patch.

Now started one more saree designing with Kalamkari patches. The Kalamkari Patch work has big and small motifs. I have attached the border and big motifs. Still the small motifs to be attached. Here is the work in progress:

Big Kalamkari motifs and border are attached.

I will complete this work by next week.

Frock designing

I had shared about the lace saree I have designed. The lace I had used was left out. So designed a dress for a one year kid. Here it is :

Dress designed with lace material

Another work I completed, is Kutch work on duppatta.

Kutch work on duppata

This duppata has two color border, so I have used combination of the two colors as Kutch work motifs. Here is the closer view:

Kutch work with two colors

Kutch work motif closer view.

To learn Kutch you can view the video tutorial .

I have started many works in embroidery as well as other crafts. Learning many crafts like leather puppet, mixed media and mural painting. Will share the experience of learning different crafts with you.

Love, Laugh and Live the life to the fullest,

-Ranjana Shankar