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Handicrafts & Carpets Exercise 1.8.49
Hand Embroidery Artisan - Gift Items

Primary work of shudani and cudani

Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• practice primary work of cudani
• practice primary work of shudani.

Requirements
Materials
• Needle - as reqd. • Cloth - as reqd.
• Thread - as reqd. • Thimble - as reqd.
• Hoop - as reqd.

PROCEDURE

TASK 1: Practice primary work of cudani (4 Berk embroidery) (Fig 1)

Refer Ex.No: 28 Fig 1
Step-by-step process
1 Thread preparation
• Use fine silk or cotton embroidery thread (often
untwisted).
• Choose a color matching or contrasting the motif
(usually darker than the fill stitch).
2 Needle choice
• A fine, sharp Sozni needle is used, similar to the
one for other Sozni stitches.
• The needle should allow precise control for
outlining.
3 Starting point

• Start at the edge of a motif that has already been
filled (e.g. tixxi).
• Secure the thread at the back with a small, tight
knot or a locking stitch.

TASK 2: Practice primary work of shudani (6 BERK)
1 It is practiced same as zemberk (Fig 1) Shudani (6 berk)
Refer Ex.No: 30 (Task 4) Fig 1

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