Embroidery from the Kachchh Desert — A Statement of Skill
Traditional embroidery has always had a role in the world. It has always been a visual statement of skill. It has always been an expression of beauty. It has always worked to transform a plain piece of cloth into something extraordinary.
The embroidery of the Dhebaria Rabari (a tribal group living in Kachchh, India) is a distinct combination of stitch and appliqué. The aesthetic is immediately recognizable and unlike the work of any other group.
These embroideries bring the richness of desert cultures into your hands — heirlooms for the future. Each embroidery is a unique creation of the woman who made it.
This collection features linen and handwoven Kala cotton as a base for the appliqué and stitch work.
HANDWOVEN COTTON THROW
A natural cotton throw that is a perfect warm white of unbleached cotton. This throw has great drape and textural hand. Simple knotted tassels on both ends. Keep it white or throw it in the dyepot! It will dye beautifully.
DESIGNING BY HAND
The proud stitch-heritage of the Kachchh region shows in every thread of these embroideries. Many ethnic groups are famous for their needlework: Dhebaria and Kutchi Rabari, Dhanetah Jats, Sodha Rajputs, and Mutwa. Each group has a traditional repertoire of figure and motif. These embroideries bring the richness of desert cultures into your hands — heirlooms for the future.
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