Art of Gujarat - Kutch Embroidery

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Discovering the Traditional Embroidery of Kutch District, Gujarat, India

The Kutch Embroidery is a unique style of handicraft and textile art that has become synonymous with the tribal community of Kutch District. Women primarily practice this embroidery on cotton fabrics using cotton or silk threads. However, it is not uncommon to see this embroidery on silk and satin as well. The intricate designs are crafted using stitches like square chain, double buttonhole, pattern darning, running stitch, satin, and straight stitches, which create a beautiful, net-like effect. The geometrically shaped designs are further adorned with small mirrors called abhla, which add a charming and colorful sparkle to the embroidery.