Hand Embroidery on Silk Sarees

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 Here I have uploaded some of the embroidery works on Silk sarees, which I did for my Aunt.


  Simple Kutch work

  I have used chained buttonhole stitch for the pallu

Here are few tips--
# The thread path is very important- the thread always goes up and down alternatively, this keeps the embroidery intact.looks attractive also. If there is a small mistake also you can easily identify...
# Take time to draw the design as perfect and neat as possible, otherwise it is difficult to move around and simultaneously rectify the original design.
# Practice a lot before trying on a saaree.. understanding the thread path is the better way.

The finished basic square looks like this-

    Kamal Kadai embroidery using Cone thread, which gives 3D effect for the work


    

You can put glass and kundan in embroidery to make it more beautiful..My Aunt doesn't like the shiny things so I kept it simple,,




I think I have posted quite a lot of posts under the label Handicrafts in last few months, its high time to work on some paintings :)

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Stocking Flowers ..

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Stocking flowers, the most colorful and creative one. Its a very interesting craft and anyone can try out easily. I wasn't sure of which flower I should do, so I ended up with a bunch of flowers. 

I read they were very popular in the 70s. The best thing about these flowers is the flexibility with which you can shape the petals and flowers in any desirable form. 

These flowers can be used as decoration in vases, jewellery and accessories. May be you will get to see more flowers here because I started loving it ;) 

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Water, Water Everywhere !!!!!!

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    Here I am with a water color work, finished just now !!!! As it is very small and stupid one, I took just half an hour to finish it off.  For the first time my husband gave a bad expression after looking at my work and I am very happy for that ;)

    Ultimately playing with colors for me is a Mood Freshener ... so at times, I may post this kind of work and you may need to bear with me ;)

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Blue Flycatcher

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 Here is my latest acrylic work on a 12 X 14 inches canvas. Its an artistic view of the Blue birds. Although started this long time back, could finish this only yesterday. In fact, I finished this in a hurry !!

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Handmade Paper Boxes

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Here are few paper boxes and a bag, I have prepared from handmade paper. This is the first time I have tried this, that's why did not spent money to buy lase, rather used jute thread we had at home. Long way to go :)

     

 They are super easy to make and are perfect for the little gift that needs just the right sized box. Of late, started loving this and planning to learn some more so that I can consider taking orders :)

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Arowana

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 Hello Friends, here is the signature film from our studio - Arowana Studios.

 One more thing, I want to share here. 'Lessons in Forgetting', a movie produced and directed by Arowana Studios has won the National Award for the Best English Film this year :)

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Hand Woven Swing ...

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Here is my latest craft work - Jhula (Swing) made of Chinese knotting cord. I forgot the name of the knot which I used here as I have learnt this craft around 6 years ago. 

This nylon cord has nice texture that helps to hold the knots in place and of course we have to tie the knot very tightly for these kind of works. To keep it from fraying you can melt the ends with flame. The good thing is - you can wash this work with mild detergent whenever required.

                                

                                 

Using this simple knot pattern itself you can make varieties of wall hangings, table mats, handbags, mobile covers etc,,  All it takes is a little patience for these kind of hand weaving crafts as it is very tedious process. But I'am sure once you finish the work, you will forget all the difficulties you had and will be completely satisfied.

Have a gr8 day. /bye