New Embroidery from the Kachchh Desert — A Statement of Skill
EXTRAORDINARY WORKS OF
EMBROIDERY & APPLIQUÉ
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 is a collection of embroidery and appliqué made with block printed fabric on a Kala cotton handwoven base. Tote bags and organizers for your everyday.
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.
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.
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