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    Handicrafts & Carpets                                   Related Theory for Exercise 1.2.08
           Hand Embroidery Artisan - Stitches and Threads

           Hand embroidery artisan

           Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
           •  describe artisans
           •  describe stitches used by artisan.

           Artisans: A hand embroidery artisan, also known as a   Good artisans can
           karigar in India, has a deep understanding of embroidery   •  Create unique, handmade products with a personal
           techniques and an eye for detail. They use a needle and   touch
           thread to create decorative designs on fabrics and other
           materials. Good artisans are masters of their craft, with a   •  Use their hands and creativity to make one-of-a-kind
           high level of technical skill and practical knowledge. They   pieces
           are creative, patient, and industrious, and they have a   •  Preserve important elements of culture through their
           good understanding of business. (Fig 1)                 work

            Fig 1
                                                                •  Use local resources to create their products
                                                                Stitches used by artisans
                                                                Artisans use a variety of stitches for embroidery, including
                                                                the running stitch, backstitch, chain stitch, and satin
                                                                stitches. Sozni stitching demands exceptional talent and
                                                                meticulous attention to detail, making it a time-consuming
                                                                and highly skilled craft. Consequently, it is considered
                                                                a luxury and commands a higher cost. Depending on
                                                                the client’s budget and preferences, the design can be
                                                                interpreted and executed in different ways, allowing for
                                                                customisation and versatility in the final product.
           Some of the knowledge they possess includes:
                                                                1  The exquisite sozni stitch - This stitch is used to
           •  Stitches: A variety of stitches, including flat, loop,   outline  the  pattern  in  sozni  work,  using  a  deeper
              and knotted stitches. Some basic stitches include the   shade of thread. A different colour of the same fine
              chain stitch, buttonhole stitch, running stitch, satin   sozni stitch is then used to fill in the design. The filling
              stitch, and cross stitch.                            and  outline  blend  seamlessly,  with  no  discernible
           •  Materials: Materials to use, such as cotton, wool and   space  between  them. Additionally,  the  motifs  are
              silk                                                 often coloured multiple times in various hues. Tiny
                                                                   contrasting stitches are used to depict empty spaces
           •  Tools: Tools to use, such as needles, frames, and    around the motif. This stitch is typically used on high-
              finger protectors.                                   end products like silks, genuine pashmina wool, and

           •  Fabric: Different types of fabric, such as casement,   crepes, as it produces a highly compact and luxurious
              poplin, spun, terry cot, and cotton wool.            appearance.
           •  Design: Trace designs on fabric or use stencils to   2  The less complicated work - This style combines
              create designs.                                      various exquisite sozni threads for outlining the motif,
                                                                   while larger stitches like satin stitch are used to fill it
           •  Marketing: Develop strategies for marketing their    in.
              finished products.
                                                                3  Vatachikan stitches - Occasionally, vatachikan
              It can take years of practice to master the art of hand   stitches are used for richer fillings. Larger herringbone
              embroidery. A single sample of intricate embroidery   or buttonhole stitches are utilised to fill in the vacant
              designs can take many days to create.                curved or straight backdrop areas between different
              Artisans identify and use embroidery tools, machine   patterns.
              and  operate  with  safety  precautions.  They  can   Embroidery stitches serve both decorative and
              Prepare sample basic hand stitches (Temporary &   functional  purposes,  creating  various  textures,  lines,
              permanent stitch). They prepare various decorative   and patterns on fabric. Common stitches include running
              products  by  designing,  innovation,  apply  different   stitch, backstitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, and French
              stitches and decorative stitches, ensuring quality and   knots, each offering unique visual effects and practical
              market demand.                                    applications.

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