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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. La...

One Among the ancient methods of fabric embellishment With hand waving. The word Ikat Is derived from the Malay word ' Mengikat’ Roughly translate as tie with a complex traditional process of trying or binding a set of threads to develop a beautiful pattern. History    Is one among the ancient and relevant technique. Though the origin of Ikat Is in controversary with various adias and it is not connected to one particular part of the world. the products of the ikat Are the most popular part of the trade enhance present all over the world and famous trade routes in the olden time. It even replaced the currency in the silk route. Indonesia is commonly known as the birthplace of the craft. but no hard proof states the statement.   Origin in India  Ikat is rare and used in activities. Ikat has been practiced in India for thousands of years ago. The reference of the craft is mentioned in Ajanta Caves and also in the 3rd century the Budd...

For many years the chettinad saree are named after the town attained, in the south of Tamil Nadu. The saree is perfect for the hot and humid atmosphere of Tamil Nadu, because of its absorbency and breathability fabric. The traditional chettinad saree is shorter in length and ended at the calves, leaving the ankles visible. While the look of the saree is heavy thick in contrast is lightweight. A dramatic appeal to the saree with design pattern use is tints, lines, and shapes. Checks, stripes, and contrasts are designers' favorites and they are fascinated by the visual treat that is seen on the saree. In vintage photos and portrayed this saree was made thick because they were worn blouseless. To date, a very classical south Indian look is created when the saree is wrapped around manner without a blouse. History   The chettinad saree originated from the Nagarathar community, who is native to the town of karaikudi. Based on the findings ...

Mochibharat is a synonym for leather embroidery. This style of embroidery is common in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Mochibharat is developed to ornament leather objects and is mostly created on shoes, animal sandals, and trapping. Gold and silver zari is used to accessorize the items like leather belts, bags, and wallets. History The origin of the mochibharat is believed to be outside the borders of modern India. Few of the mochi community migrate from Sindh, today in Pakistan in the 14th century Settling in Halvad, in the Surendranagar district of Gujarat, and midway between Bhuj and Ahmedabad before migrating further to kutch and Rajasthan. They learn the art of leather in Sindh. The other source state that the mochis are originally from Gujarati and Sindhi taught them here. Yet another version tells this embroiderer secretly learning the art by spying on visiting Sindhi Craftsman. In all of this, the origin of the mochi Bharat is unclear. ...

Mata ni Pacheco is a traditional artificial cloth painted in the temple. The term Mata ni pachedi derived from the Gujarati language, where Mata means goddess, ni means belongs to and Pachedi means behind. When people of the vaghari  community of Gujarat banned to enter the temple They made their own holy place with depictions of the mother goddess of different forms on the cloth.  Introduction   Traditionally, red is the main color of the painting whereas white and black form the background of the splendid red using these three colors the artist create the numerous motifs in the painting.  The painting usually has a set pattern, with the mother goddess dominating the center art in her Devine form, surrounded by the common people and deities.  Mata ni Pachedi is also known as the “kalamkari of Gujarat “ because of its similarity of kalamkari practiced in the southern India and the use of pens fashioned out of bamboo sticks And...