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           Color combinations used in hand embroidery (Sozni)

           Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
           •  make the color combination for the different types of hand embroidery (sozni)
           •  explain color combination used in hand embroidery
           •  explain fellikaar color combination
           •  explain khakikaar color combination
           •  explain sofiyana color combination
           •  explain modern color combination
           •  explain cultural color combination.

           Sozni embroidery, a Kashmiri art form, often features   •  White Shawl: A white shawl with four-sided running
           vibrant and natural color combinations, including reds,   border pattern.
           blues, greens, and yellows, as well as earthy tones like   •  Blue Kashmiri Suit: A suit with a blue base and Sozni
           rust and beige, all used to create intricate designs on   hand embroidery.
           shawls and other textiles.
                                                                Color combinations are carefully chosen to highlight the
           Here’s a more detailed look at the color palettes    elegance, intricacy, and cultural richness of Kashmiri
           commonly used in Sozni embroidery:                   craftsmanship. Here are the most commonly used and

           Common colors and combinations                       traditionally preferred color combinations:
           •  Vibrant & Natural                                 Fellikaar color combination
           •  Reds:  Often  used  for  accents  and  bold  designs,   Fellikaar (a design style or motif often found in Kashmiri
              including scarlet and maroon.                     Sozni embroidery) uses elegant and traditional color
                                                                combinations that highlight its fine detailing and cultural
           •  Blues: Navy blue is a popular base color, while teal
              and other shades of blue are used for embroidery.   richness. Typical color combinations for fellikaar work
                                                                include:
           •  Greens: Saffron green and other shades of green are   1  Classic contrasts
              used for embroidery, often paired with other colors like
              teal and scarlet.                                    •  Black base + white, red, and mustard embroidery
           •  Yellows: Merigold and mustard yellow are used for    •  Ivory base + maroon, green, and navy embroidery
              accents and details.                              2  Earth tones

           •  Earthy Tones
                                                                   •  Beige base + brown, rust, and olive green threads
           •  Rust: Rust color is a popular choice for shawls, often   •  Cream base + mehndi green, deep maroon, and
              used as a base color or for embroidery.
                                                                      ochre
           •  Beige/Ivory: These neutral colors are used as a base   3  Royal palette
              for embroidery or for creating subtle details.
                                                                   •  Pashmina grey base + sapphire blue, gold, and
           •  Khaki: Khaki is also a common color used in Sozni       crimson
              embroidery.
                                                                   •  Deep maroon base + mustard, off-white, and bottle
           •  Other Colors
                                                                      green
           •  Black: Used for outlining or creating intricate designs.   4  Soft and pastel tones
           •  Pink: Used for accents and details.
                                                                   •  Dusty pink base + pastel green, sky blue, and white
           •  Silver: Used for embroidery or painting on dresses,     embroidery
              windows, and pillars.
                                                                   •  Mint green base + peach, lilac, and silver
           •  Gold:  Used  for  embroidery  in  ornaments  and  for   5  Traditional Sozni palette
              painting. Examples of Sozni Embroidery with Specific
              Color Combinations:                                  •  Off-white or natural wool base with threads like:
           •  Navy Blue Shawl: A shawl with a navy blue base and      -  Neel (indigo)
              embroidery in saffron green, teal, and scarlet.         -  Gulnaar (crimson red)
           •  Rust Color Shawl: A shawl with a rust base color        -  Zard (mustard yellow)
              and embroidery in natural colors.
                                                                      -  Sabz (leaf green)

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