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. 
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. 
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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