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    3  Rinse                                              2  Folding
                Thorough but gentle rinsing: Ensures no detergent     Fold with care: Avoid sharp creases on embroidered
                residue remains.                                      areas. Often, a gentle roll is preferred.
                Optional: Add fabric softener: Helps restore softness   Tissue paper layering: Soft tissue or butter paper may
                to wool, but use sparingly.                           be placed between folds to protect embroidery.
                4  Drying                                             3  Packaging material
                No machine drying: Lay flat on clean towels or drying   Cloth bags (traditional/artisanal touch): Soft cotton
                racks.                                                or muslin bags add a premium touch and prevent static
                Avoid direct sunlight: Prevents fading of dyes or     or moisture.
                embroidery threads.                                   Plastic sleeve (optional): For protection during transit,
                Pressing (optional): Light ironing on the reverse side,   especially for export.
                using a muslin cloth between the iron and the fabric to   Box or carton: Final packaging in a box for retail or
                avoid shine or damage.                                shipping. Sometimes custom-printed boxes are used
                Packing process (Sozni Shawls)                        for branding.
                1  Final inspection                                   4  Labeling & documentation
                Check for damage:  Loose  threads,  stains,  or  any   Include  tags:  Product  information,  material,  care
                mishandling during wash.                              instructions.
                Lint removal: Delicately remove any particles using a   Certificates (if needed): For GI tagging (like Pashmina
                lint roller or cloth.                                 certification), export docs, or artisan info for authenticity.
                Raw material used

                Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
                •  state the raw materials used in embroidery
                •  state the material management in sozni.

                In  Sozni  embroidery,  a  traditional  Kashmiri  hand   Efficient material management ensures quality, minimal
                embroidery technique known for its fine, needlepoint   waste, and sustainability in traditional crafts. Here’s how
                detailing raw materials and material management play   it typically works:
                a critical role in ensuring quality and authenticity. Here’s   1  Procurement
                an overview of the raw materials used and how they’re
                managed in the Sozni craft:                           Raw materials like pashmina are sourced from trusted
                                                                      local weavers or wool suppliers.
                •  Raw materials used in Sozni embroidery
                                                                      Threads are dyed or bought pre-dyed in required colors.
                Base fabrics
                                                                      2  Inventory control
                Pashmina wool: Most common and prestigious; soft and
                delicate, used for shawls and stoles.                 Craftspeople or cooperatives often maintain basic
                                                                      inventories of fabric, thread, and dyes.
                Silk: Sometimes used for higher-end products.
                                                                      Artisans may receive materials in kits (especially in
                Wool blends or  cotton  occasionally used for more    cooperatives or organized workshops).
                affordable items.
                                                                      3  Quality control
                Threads (Embroidery floss)
                                                                      High scrutiny of the base fabric (especially Pashmina)
                Silk threads: Traditionally used for their sheen and   to avoid defects.
                smoothness.
                                                                      Thread consistency, color fastness, and needle size are
                Cotton threads: Used in more practical or lower-cost   checked before use.
                versions.
                                                                      4  Waste minimization
                Wool  threads:  Sometimes  used,  depending  on  the
                texture desired.                                      Scrap threads are often reused for smaller designs.
                Needles: Fine hand embroidery needles are essential   Fabric leftovers may be used in patchwork or for making
                to execute the intricate detailing.                   small accessories.

                Dyes (for threads/fabric): Natural or synthetic dyes are   5  Storage
                used to color both fabric and threads.                Materials are stored in moisture-free environments to
                Frames or Hoops: Wooden frames or hoops may be        avoid damage to wool or silk.
                used to hold the fabric taut during embroidery.       Dyes and threads are kept away from sunlight to maintain
                •  Material Management in Sozni                       color quality.
                                  H & C: Hand Embroidery Artisan : (NSQF - 2024) R.T. Ex.No 1.10.59-63              63

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