Cutwork – An embroidery which needs lots of patience
Its always embroidery that I like the most in all arts and crafts. But it needs lot of patience. Now embroidery machines are used. As I know, with the...
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Wooden replicas of Jharokas
The last post contains some information about wood work of Rajasthan. While writing about wood work of Rajasthan, replicas of Jharokas cannot be missed. Basically Jharoka is a balcony...
Banjara Embroidery- unique combination of patchwork, mirror work with embroidery
When it comes to craft, my favorite is always embroidery, hand or machine embroidery. I really love the way the threads fills the cloth with the colors. Nowadays ,...
Madhubani Art( Mithila Art) -Art from an ancient city
Madhubani (painting) art form originated from ancient Indian city Mithila. This was originated as wall art, means paintings were drawn by the women of Mithila to decorate walls of...
Bidri work- A perfect combination of Black and White metal
Bidri work is a unique metal craft which is found in Bidar of Karnataka (India). I wish to visit Bidar once and meet some of the craftmen who do...
Quilled Cards for Teacher’s day
I wanted to publish this post yesterday, 5th Sept 2012, on which Teacher’s day is celebrated in India. I think for everyone mother is the first teacher. I learnt many...
Terracotta – An earthy experience
Terracotta- its an earthy craft. This connects with mother earth and nature. I think this is the most ancient craft in the world. Archaeologists have found terracotta artifacts in many excavations.This craft...
Raksha Bandhan- Bondage between brother and sister-Quilled Rakhis
Raksha Bandhan– the occasion to celebrate the bondage between sister and brother. The bond of love and affection between brother and sister, is one of the noblest human emotions. I don’t think, any sister would forget...
Gudigaragalli- Street of Handicrafts
Today taking you through street of handicraft. This street in mainly famous for wood-craft. If you walk down this street, you will feel you have entered a world of arts...
Some more Tatting
In the last post I’ve shared about tatted motifs I made. I have used tatted motifs in combination with hand embroidery on dresses. Below is a short top (Kurti)...