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It is offen observed that Gujarat has given India the greatest lineage in embroidery work and craft through its famous and protean kathiawar embroidery. Kathiawar embroidery is enrich with strong flok element along with colorful thread. Every piece has embroidered since the art is used to even décor home produce like toran, that graces the doorway welcome to the visitors, The embroidery item does not stop at the door only inside the house small square and rectangular piece of a hand embroidery designs enhances the outlook or furniture and hang on walls. Thus, Kathiawar embroidery plays an important part not only in apparel but also in every corner of their lifestyle. History There is a legend from mahabharat, When Lord Krishna killed the jarashand the evil king who have enslaved 1000 women hailing from all parts of India and Lord Krishna give them the freedom and they become his devotees and followed him to Dwarka. Each one has their own style of e...

India has diverse culture with equally diverse art form. Each art form has its own history and cultural importance. In this blog we will view the embroidery which has glimpse of different cultures. Parsi embroidery is a idiosyncratic legendary. This Praise worthy art was born in the country of Iran during the bronze age, but with passing of time it found influence of European, Chinese, Persian and Indian culture.  Origin The Parsi embroidery is originated when Persian traders travelled to China from India. The persion gifted beautiful embroideried silk of China to their women. When Persian settled in India as Parsi they bring with them gara embroidery. There are lots of refined craft that took place in India. This makes their craft unique and show case their identity as Parsi embroidery . Specific characteristic of the embroidery  Superior of craftsmanship   Superior of craftsmanship can be seen in the Parsi embroidery  Sarees with beautiful e...