Types of Hand Embroidery in India

Hello Readers, This time I am sharing a little information about some famous styles of embroideries made in India. Many styles of embroidery is done in all regions of India. Below are very famous styles.

1. Chikankari 
2. Phulkari
3. Mirror work
4. Zardozi
5. Kantha
6. Kasuti

Chikankari: This style of embroidery in done in  Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh. Chikan embroidery is believed to have been introduced by Nur Jahan,[10] the wife of Jahangir. Chikan embroidery involves the use of white thread on white muslin (tanzeb), fine cotton (mulmul), or voile, fine almost sheer fabrics which showcases shadow work embroidery the best. Other colors can also be used.

Phulkari: Phulkari embroidery technique from the Punjab region (divided between India and Pakistan) literally means flower work, which was at one time used as the word for embroidery, but in time the word “Phulkari” became restricted to embroidered shawls and head scarfs.     

             

Mirror work: Also known as Shisha embroidery is a type of embroidery which attaches small pieces of mirrors reflect metal to fabric. This type is commonly used in Gujrat and Rajasthan.

Zardozi: Zardozi embroidery is done with gold and silver threads and beads pearls are also included.

Kantha: Kantha is primarily done on soft fabrics and the thread used for this is drawn from the border threads of the used cloth.

Kasuti: It is a traditional form of folk embroidery practiced in the state of Karnataka, India. Kasuti work involves embroidering very intricate patterns like gopura, chariot, palanquin, lamps and conch shells.