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Handicrafts & Carpets Related Theory for Exercise 1.1.05
Hand Embroidery Artisan - Introduction to Hand Embroidery

Knowledge of sozni related tool

Objective: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
• know about tool functioning.

Embroidery hoops: An embroidery hoop is a tool used Fig 4
in needlework, consisting of two circular rings that fit
together to hold fabric taut while embroidering, allowing
for easier stitching by keeping the fabric stretched and
stable; essentially, it’s a frame that keeps the fabric in
place while you work on it with embroidery needles.
It is used to hold fabric taut while stitching. We use
plastic ones for stitching and wooden ones for framing
embroideries. (Fig 1)

Fig 1
Toosha cloth

Fig 5

Embroidery needles: An embroidery needle is a
long, sharp needle with a an eye that is used for hand
embroidery. (Fig 2)
Fig 2 Pashmina cloth
An iron and ironing board are extremely important to
press fabric before you embroider. Any ironing board will
do, but steam iron with multiple temperature settings for
best results. (Fig 6)
Fig 6

Embroidery fabric can be almost any type of fabric!
However - linen, cotton, pashmina, toosha and are all
great beginner embroidery fabrics because they’re easy
to work with. (Figs 3-5)
Fig 3

Cotton cloth

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