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The name of suf embroidery derived from the word saaf or neat and fine embroidery, this is the reason suf embroidery is mistaken as machine work. Kutch is the region where this embroidery is exercise. It is  complex type of counted  thread embroidery. There is a similarity between Pulkari of Punjab, Baluchi embroidery of Iran, needlework of swat and Hazara in Pakistan.  The process is laborious and punctilious as the embroidery created is so finely done.  Origin During 1971 war between India and Pakistan occur, the refugees came India were the Meghwar  Maaru community who were from Tharparkar in sindh, Pakistan. Suf and kharek are the two embroidery were practice by the woman of this community.  The artisan from Darbar and Meghwar community narrated that Meghwar were servants of Darbar landlords and Meghwar community who were native of sindh and tharparkar had to embroider for Darbar families. They create a beautiful decorative and a...

Anga( modern day Bhagalpur)  is the origin place of traditional Indian folk art manjushas. Manjusha  art is an ancient and historically momentous art form considered on par with madhubani art. Manjusha art or manjusha Kala is often referred to as snake painting  as swirling snakes in the artist depict the centeral character Bihula’s tale of love and sacrifice.  History  According to basic historian, this art has influence from Indus Valley civilization. A recent study reflects an ancient Anga jmahajanupada. Despite the story of ‘BihulaBishari', the art is originated in the state capital of Champagne.  Which is currently know as Bhagalpur Bihar.  Based on old wives tale, Bihula traveled to heaven to save her husband from the wrath of deity and a snake bite . Descriptions. In olden days kumbhakar and Malabar only two families carved this art. Kumbhakar make this art form on the pots which were used for holy purpose, which malakar ...

Aughi embroidery is a exercise using gold and silver thread embroidery on leather. This style of embroidery first develop during the mughal period and has since declined. In the previous years, this form of embroidery was commonly used by the wealthy and royal more likely on the footwear.  What is the background of the Aughi embroidery?  The origin of Aughi embroidery is in Lucknow, utter Pradesh. It is famous for the footwear famously least four varieties of Persian footwear during the mughal period. Mojaris that usually wear by Indians is the upgraded from the Persian footwear.  Pure form of gold and silver thread in the creation of the embroidery as it is commonly wear by royal people. Aughi is also done on velvet covered leather jooties beside directly on leather.  What is the making process of the Aughi embroidery?  Aughi embroidery is workout directly on to the leather,  unlike applique form of embroidery. It is one among the a...

Origin and history   As the name suggests muga silk is a type of silk, geographically metadata to the state of Assam in India.  The silk is known for its extreme durability and has a natural yellowish -golden tint with a shimmering, glossy texture.  It was previously reserved for the use of the royally. In the Bhramaputra valley the larvae of Assam silkmoth feed on aromatic som and sula leaves which creates this unique silk. The lust of the silk increases by every wash or may be hand wash. You can also dyed the fabric after bleaching it.  The traditional use of muga silk is to make mekhalas and chadors. Nowadays the fabric is used in lengha, Saree, dresses, shirts and western clothes too.  Sualkuchi silk is the one of the type of muga silk, is said to have been established in the 11th century by King Dhama Pala that ruled western Assam from 900 AD to about 1100 AD who is from the Pala dynasty.  Fabrication process  A silk farmer needs to ac...