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Anonymous IndianEmbroidery - Mukeish Embroidery

The other name for Mukaish work is Mukesh work, Mokaish, and mukeish embroidery. It is a form of embroidery embellished with stripes of metallic wires that are inserted into the fabric and then twisted to create a shiner impact.
History 
The embroidery was first created for the wealthy who resides in the city of Lucknow. In the early days gold and silver were used. With chikankari embroidery Mukeish work goes hand in hand.
Chikankari as a craft flourished, while Mukeish work is fading. The reason behind this is unknown, might be the explanation for perishing the embroidery is expensive, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. 
Process
As mentioned the process  divided into three main parts beginning with the chapaayi process where the motifs are transferred in the fabric with gum and indigo using blocks or perforated paper stencils. Then comes Takaayi where metal wires are stretched into strips and passed through the fire.
Lastly, they are beaten with hammer so that the density of become paper thin. Overall, this density adds finesses and looks into opposed such delicate embroidery made of thick chunks. Third process Ghutaayi, after the embroidery is done and the fabric is spread and the embroidery is rubbed with a glass bottle or cowie shells. It furnished the metal and leaves it brighter and shiner.

Variety  
Mukeish work is embodied in two ways known as Fardi ka kaam and Kamdani. Fardi means dots and it is used to enhance the designs. While kamdani involve in the process where wire is attached to a small length of thread. These wires can be worked into any pattern and motif.
Present scenario 
Mukash embroidery is dimensioned day by day. The karigaar of embroidery is a handful. The knowledge of work is no longer as rich as it was.
Another development is suitable for any metal, reducing the cost and reachable to common people. As the extension of chikankari work mukaish work is now seen in boutiques and runways.

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