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The Indian Embroidery with 3D Impact- Kamal Kadai Embroidery

An Indian embroidery technique of needle weaving stitches of beautiful flowers, leaves and much more. The origin of kamal kadai is from the state of Andhra Pradesh. In Hindi or Urdu languages kamal kadai means Lotus embroidery. It is simple form of embroidery used over the Indian garments like sarees, salwar, kurti, bed sheet, and Now, in modern time you can found the embroidery in Western dress, décorated items, and much more items. Description    This style of embroidery first started amongst the rural folk about 500 years ago. But with the passage of time this beautiful embroidery added in royal traffic. The reason is a specific style of flower designs. The flower petals kind of look like they have steps or levels. It has 3D effect and looks amazing. Stitches used  The trellis stitch is used in kamal kadai for the flowers and leaves and also with the combination of other stitches.  A similar kind of thread work can b...