Kasidakari (Kashida, kashida - kari ) is an embroidery art associated with Kashmir, Bihar,[1] Punjab[2] and Himachal.[3][4]

Name

Kashida is the local lingo for the embroidery. Kasidkari known as kashida - kari,[2] is the Punjabi and Hindi for needlework.[5] It is also known as kasidakari.[6]

Techniques and stitches

Various stitches are employed for Kashida work such as darning stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch and chain stitch. The base material for Kashida is cotton, wool or silk in a variety of colours like white, blue, yellow, purple, red, green and black. The stitches may vary with the material to be embroidered.[7] Do - rukha'l embroidery (Chamba Kasidakari) has characteristics of its own which differentiates it from other forms of embroidery in India.[3][8]

Sozni

The sozni stitch is used when uniformity is desired on both sides, like in choice.

Zalakdozi

Zalakdozi employs hook or aari to fill-in motifs with chain stitch. The chain stitch done with a hook is found on chogas (cloaks) and rugs with long and flowing designs.

Zari thread

Kashmiri couching using zari thread is a style of Kashida work in which a zari thread is laid on the fabric along a pattern and is held in place with another thread.

Use

To decorate costumes, Phirens, shawls, handkerchief and various household items like bed covers, cushion covers, lampshades, bags and other accessories.

See also

Chamba Rumal an embroidered handicraft that was once promoted under the patronage of the former rulers of Chamba kingdom.

References

  1. ↑ Naik, Shailaja D. (1996). Traditional Embroideries of India. APH Publishing. pp. 13, 75, 76. ISBN 978-81-7024-731-9.
  2. 1 2 Quddus, Syed Abdul (1992). Punjab, the Land of Beauty, Love, and Mysticism. Royal Book Company. p. 246. ISBN 978-969-407-130-5.
  3. 1 2 Kumar, Sukrita Paul (2012). Chamba Achamba: Women's Oral Culture. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-3266-2.
  4. ↑ Dasgupta, Reshmi R. "Unfurling a new life for Chamba rumals". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Embroidery, Embroidery Design Ideas, Embroidery Craft Items, Embroidery Artisans, Work, Products, Information, How to - Crafts & Artisans". www.craftandartisans.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  6. ↑ "embroidery - Meaning of embroidery - Punjabi Dictionary - iJunoon". www.ijunoon.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  7. ↑ "Embroidery of Jammu & Kashmir". www.craftandartisans.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  8. ↑ Dasgupta, Reshmi R. "Unfurling a new life for Chamba rumals". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 January 2021.


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