SHORT DESCRIPTION-EMBROIDERY

Gujarat is the state of traditional art. The state is known for its immense industrial growth over decades. The state is blessed with mesmerizing embroidery work which has travelled from the depths of the villages to across the world.

Traditional Heritage

Gujarat is known for the strong faith and belief of the natives. The tradition and culture has been beautifully preserved by the natives which has earned them the praise, “Where stays a Gujarati there Lies Gujarat.” The state is well known for the industrial growth all over the world. The state is famed for the thread work and the artistic capability of the people is well woven into the fabric.

Embroidery work was practiced specifically by the village women but has now spread across the state and the rest of the word for the seamless beauty and rich art and traditional designs. The richness of the embroidery work has magnified the heritage of the state to manifolds. The wide array of embroidery work is exquisite and hugely followed.

Cultural and Other Properties

India is known for its diversity in culture. Apparels mark the basic distinction in the varying culture along with food habits, faith and beliefs. Gujarat has a promising clothing marvelled with beautiful embroidery work of colourful threads. The gold embroidery work has a specific class which marks the perfection of all traditional and ethnic wear in various functions and marriage ceremonies.  

The artistic culture of weaving threads to beauty is embroidery. Embroidery work of Gujarat ranges from Shisha(MIRROR), Bavalia, Banni, Rabari and Gold embroidery. Every embroidery work is different and has unique features and touch of magnificence. The prime centre of the embroidery work in Gujarat is the Kutch region and the Saurashtra. The art of embroidery is a specialization with the village women and has now woven accolades across the globe.

Shisha Embroidery

The weavers of Shisha embroidery use small pieces of mirror or Abhla Bharat in the weaving pattern to give it a look of artistic difference. The work originated in Iran where it migrated during the 17^th century and was introduced by the Mughal Empire. The glass for the purpose is broken into large bubbles and then broken in small pieces for the work. Vibrant colour threads are used to weave it around the cloth piece. The art looks spectacular and very famous all over the world. The glass work has strong religious significance and following among the natives.  

Kathi Embroidery

Kathi embroidery is traditionally one of the oldest forms of embroidery work. This work employs the use of mirrors and threads to give it a patch work look. The base is mostly satin and black silk which gives it a stunning and graceful look.  

Bavalia Embroidery

The Bavalia embroidery is taken to be one of the simplest yet stunning embroidery works of Gujarat. Primarily it prevails in the Saurashtra region of the state. The embroidery work is basically geometrical in nature. Mirrors are used to magnify the beauty. The mirrors are stitched on the Cloth is basic Cross Stitch or button hole pattern.

Banni Embroidery

The intricate embroidery is famed for its silky hue and stunningly gorgeous look. The fine mirror work in the button hole is the greatest attraction. The weaving pattern mainly uses the colours like mauve, yellow and pink.  

The rich traditional embroidery work of Gujarat is a major attraction of every tourist and traveller. The simple and exquisite blend of threads women reflects moods of love and emotions. The art is beautifully woven to perfection and is transferred over generations.