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Varied & Lavishingly Colorful Embroidery of Gujarat - Kathiawar Embroidery

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...