Chikankari Embroidery As a child growing up in Lucknow in the 1960s, I recall being dragged along to the stores when my mother and aunts..
Dress comes with matching full long sleeve inner. Decorated with two side hand embroidery. Comes with adjustable inner belt for more flattering fit Women Hand beaded Caftans made in Chiffon with high quality materials, drawn by bead and crystals decor. Contact us immediately after placing an order, if you need sleeve linings and custom sizing. Plain/Embroidered hijab & Head band can be bought separately.
Recently I was given a rare opportunity to have a close look at the most exquisite Korean embroidery. My friend (and embroidery buddy) Yumi Wong-Pan let me borrow and take home six vintage silk wedding panels (yay! And eek!) The panels are about 70 years old and their luxurious feel and stunning thread work cannot be described in words nor can it be conveyed in the photos I took. The panels were approximately 1.2m long and 40cm wide. From what I could tell by looking at the work, most of the embroidery was done in single strand some details with 2 strands. It's not just the technical skill that is to be admired here but the colour choices and illustration are equally awe inspiring. The majority of stitches are sarin and stem stitch. The person who created these was evidently a very skilled needle worker as well as a highly talented artist. Yumi is planning to hand them to a museum. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to handle these and examine them closely. I feel so inspired! Detail of the back side of the flower pictured above.
Basics of beaded embroidery Courtesy: www.liveinternet.
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