Kutchwork On Duppatta

Kutchwork being my favourite embroidery always, I keep trying Kutchwork designs. This time , Kutchwork On Duppatta. This is a plain duppatta, with small golden color border on the edges. I  tried many colors threads and then settled for green, blue and yellow for the  magenta fabric. Few years ago I had tried Kutchwork on duppatta.

The Duppatta with Kutchwork

The circular and the small motifs are placed alternatively.

Here is the closer view:

Closer view

Kutchwork is really a beautiful embroidery.

Kutchwork motif embroidery, is a traditional style of embroidery that originated in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. It is characterized by its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and use of mirror work.Kutch embroidery is primarily practiced by women of various communities in the Kutch region, including the Rabaris, Jats, Ahirs, and Mutwas. It is a significant part of their cultural heritage and is often passed down from generation to generation.

The embroidery technique involves creating small, closely packed stitches on fabric to form decorative motifs. The motifs typically include geometric shapes, flowers, birds, animals, and human figures. These motifs are often arranged in a symmetrical pattern, creating a visually striking design.

One of the distinctive features of Kutch embroidery is the use of mirrors or small pieces of reflective material. These mirrors are often surrounded by decorative stitches and serve to add an element of sparkle and shine to the embroidery. They are usually attached using a technique called “abhala,” where the mirror is held in place with a small stitch on each corner. Gujarathi traditional dresses are always decorated with Kutch embroidery.

Here is the closer look of the embroidery:

Closer view of the motifs

There are two ways to do Kutchwork. I have shared tutorials of both on my youtube channel.

This Kutchwork on duppatta is made for my friend as a gift.

The dress material to match

This is the dress material to match the duppatta.

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