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There are seven distinctive styles of Singh-Kutch embroidery namely Suf, Khaarek , and Paako, Rabari, Garasia Jat and Mutava.
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The work is done on fabrics such as Cotton and Silk. Delicate beadwork is also incorporated with great finesse. A lot of motifs are also inspired by Persian and Mughal arts that are inspired by animals. This embroidery is also influenced by romantic motifs as well as patterns of human figurines in dancing poses and dancing peacocks too.
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Kutch embroidery is mainly done in colors such as Green, Ivory, Indigo, Black, Deep red, Yellow and off White. Using the Heer Bharat as a mirror is easily fixed in the center that adds more beauty to the embroidery work. Sources of InspirationĪ lot of the Kutch embroidery is influenced by various architectural designs and motifs such as the ‘ Heer bharat’. However, Kutch embroidery clubbed with Sindh tradition owns styles such as Suf, Khaarek , and Paako, Rabari, Garasia Jat and Mutava. It is also believed that mochis or shoemakers were taught Kutch embroidery 300 years ago by a Muslim wanderer in Sindh and that is what started the tradition. Historically, it is said that Kutch embroidery was brought about by ‘Kathi’ cattle breeders who later settled down and created some fine needlework which displayed a variety of elements, designs, themes, patterns and moods. Kutch embroidery has been there for centuries and in the 16th and 17th centuries Kutch embroidery pieces were exported by western countries. The impeccable designs of Kutch embroidery is a tribute to Rabaris, a nomadic tribe that crafted the art of Kutch embroidery which is now an artwork of international repute. The hub of the Kutch embroidery work is basically located in the regions of Kutch and Saurashtra wherein the local artisans churn out the most creative and exquisite designs.įrom mirror and bead work to Abhala embroidery along with the usage of silk threads of bright colors, the Kutch embroidery basically ornate the entire fabric and embellishes it completely. It is rightly said that Gujarat has given India the greatest heritage in embroidery work and craft through its famous and versatile Kutch embroidery.