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Divers and enrich embroidery of Gujarat :

Introduction
    . History
    .places 
    .thread and color 
    .fabric 
Types of embroidery 
     . Kutch embroidery 
                - Ahir Bharat 
                - Rabari Bharat 
                - Kanabi Bharat 
                - Mutwa Bharat 
                - Zari Bharat
     . Kathyawad embroidery 
                - Moti Bharat 
                - Applique Bharat 
                - Heer bharat
                - Kathipa Bharat 
                - Aari Bharat 
Conclusion 




 History :

From the ancient civilization Gujarat is the home to handicraft traditions. Gujarat contemporary indigenous dress is a cultural palpable that has Envalued over centuries and has remained as a principal mark on social cohesion. One can see the reflection of Gujarat’s diversity through its art and craft collection. Every part in Gujarat specializes in a different art form handicrafts of Gujarat are a beautiful coalescing of stitches, colors, patterns and embroidery. The designs carved meticulously on various handcrafted items bear a powerful imprint of old traditions. There’s something special about handicrafts of Gujarat they are expressive, unique and beautiful. 
Embroidery amongst the art and craft section of Gujarat stands apart embroidery .

Places:

Gujarat’s Kutch region of Mandavi, bhuj, dhudha and anjar. While in kathiyawad  jamnagar, amrali,  bhavnagar and surandranagar. 

Thread and color :
Cotton ,woolen, and untwisted silk thread in red, green, magenta, white, orange, yellow are traditionally used. Other colors being royal blue parrot green are rarely used. 

Fabric :

Cotton, silk and occasionally satin fabric are used traditionally while casement, poplin and khadhi are new in to the list. Material are brought from Mumbai, ahemdabad, Surat and porbandar. 


Kutch embroidery :

Ahir Bharat 

• The Ahir community is also known as Gopas and descent of lord Krishna.
• The style and color of garments indicate the status of men and women in the community.
• The Ahir embroidery is known for its prolific use of mirrors, floral Designs, parrots and peacocks each stitch and motif has a specific meaning. 


Rabari Bharat 

• The Rabari embroidery is practice by the semi nomadic community in Banning Gujarat. 
• The artisans highlights significant events, rites and value of their lives through their work. 
• Bright colors thread and fabric are used in the Rabari embroidery. 

Kanabi Bharat :

• Kanabi ‘s are basically the cultivators migrated from saurashtra. 
• The Kanabi prefers the   use of white, yellow or saffron base cloth for their garments. 
• Working with chain stitch in colorful motifs have persain art influence, like mango shoot, parrot, sunflower and cactus. 


Jat Bharat :

• This type of embroidery is associated with the pastoral and nomadic clans of the region. 
• The jat embroidery shows an immaculate display of dense stitches on the fabric using cross stitch and mirror work. 
• The counted geometric patterns drawn is influence from the sindh region. 


Mutwa bharat:

• The mutwa are a group of Muslim herders, whose work show an intricately embellished and bejeweled fabric. 
• It takes months to create a fully adored mutwa work using round mirror and fine minute stitches. 
• Ornamental patterns and varied motifs are used in the embroidery. 


Zari Bharat :

• Gujarat is famous for its classy thread work.
• Zari embroidery is one of the oldest handicraft form Gujarat and dates back to mughal era. 
• Zari made up like cantile lace, ribbons, border trims, fringes, edge's and cord’s 



Khthyawad embroidery :


Moti Bharat :

• The moti Bharat is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another with a sewing needle or beading needle. 
• Bead embroidery is an embellishment that doesn’t form an essential part of a textile’s structure. 
• Present too, it has maintain the status though it is vintage embroidery. 


Applique Bharat :

• Applique work in vivid colors using scrap and waist material  created by bharawad women of Gujarat community. 
• Applique work is one of the unique craft that make use of different patches and patterns.
• Multiple patterns are together to create jigsaw designs that make fabric look attractive and vibrant. 



Heer Bharat :

• The Heer Bharat originates in Gujarat and is practiced mainly by Lohana community. 
• It is done with silk floss and it is famous for its vibrancy and richness in color pallets and design patterns, which includes mirror work. 
• Bagh and phulkari embroidery of the Punjab hi region has influenced Heer Bharat in it use of geometrical motifs and stitches. 


Kathipa Bharat :

• In the Amreli district of Gujarat, women use mirrors, shells, and bright colors to create beautifully embroidered patterns. 
• Geometric patterns and scenes taken from everyday life or mythology are embroidered.
• It is mainly used for decorative items then the appeal like pachhipatis, titan, chaklas, and chandrawas.


Aari Bharat :

• Flourishing in the states of Gujarat under patronage of mughal court.
• it is the series of unbroken stitches that take the shape of abstract nature and wildlife motifs. 
• The uniqueness of the aar hole needle that is used to create these stitches gave the name of what is known as aari work.

Conclusion :
• Gujarat is a treasure trove of arts and crafts, which makes the state a paradise for the designers that appreciates  art and unique handicrafts which have a rich history. 
• Gujarat, embroidery seems to have spread to all aspects of life. 
• Folk woman are able to plan new products, adjust price and revise export procedure to reach out to key location globally. 

























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