EMBROIDERY EIRING

EMBROIDERY EIRING

"The uniqueness of the design does not necessarily mean that it is the most expensive. Sometimes, even inexpensive materials can make the most beautiful designs," explains Imraan, a Sion-based embroiderer. Although a sewing ring, threads, beads, tikkis (sequence), and a needle are all required to create an embroidery piece, the skill and patience of the embroider is what gives the soul to embroidery. Embroidery has been an ancient and respected craft in India for ages. Echoing a similar view, Mohammed Anis, another embroider-cum-designer, whose list of achievements include a creative stint with leading designer Tarun Tahiliani, said, 'Time has changed for better since the day he I set out from Mumbai to Ludhiana.'This Diwali, decorative chalk colours are getting innovative with eye-grabbing styles and techniques. Here's more on the trend... Ready for designer ones too? Motifs with religious connotation have always been popular. You have the swastika, plus the eight-petal lotus (ashtadal kamal), as well as shankh (shell) motif and flower variations that are usually drawn.

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