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Handicrafts & Carpets Related Theory for Exercise 1.7.38-43
Hand Embroidery Artisan - Shawl Types and Defects of Finished Products

Designs used in embroidery

Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
• explain chinar design
• explain gaadikund
• explain lotus
• explain mehrab
• explain ukpan /dupan/ trupan.

Chinar design (Fig 1) 2 Embroidery technique
Fig 1 • Worked with
- Fine threads (64s or 120s count)
- Double-sided embroidery if on a high-end shawl

• Stitches used
- Tixxi (close running stitch)
- Do-rukha (double sided stitch)
- Zanjeer (outline)
- Jaal (network of vines with Chinar motifs)
3 Color palette

• Traditional autumn colors
Chinar design in Sozni embroidery – detailed
explanation - Burnt orange

The Chinar (also known as Platanus orientalis, or - Rust red
the Oriental plane tree) is one of the most iconic and - Golden yellow
culturally significant motifs in Kashmiri Sozni embroidery.
It symbolizes grandeur, heritage, and nature, and is - Dark green
deeply rooted in Kashmir’s artistic and cultural identity. • Often combined with floral elements, paisleys, and
The Chinar Motif – Symbolism vines
Where is Chinar Used in Sozni Products?
Feature Description
Shape Broad maple-like leaf, typically five- Product Placement
lobed Pashmina shawls Borders, corner motifs, central
Symbolism Strength, heritage, autumn beauty field
Seasonal Commonly associated with autumn Stoles Side panels or full-body Jaal
Importance in Kashmir, when Chinar leaves turn Scarves Repeating Chinar motifs
red, golden, and rust Home décor Cushion covers or framed art
Spiritual Value In Kashmiri culture, Chinar trees are (rare)
sacred and often found near shrines
Artisan Process – Creating Chinar Design in Sozni
Representation in Sozni Embroidery
1 Design tracing
1 Design elements
• A hand-drawn Chinar motif is transferred onto
• The Chinar leaf is stylized with fabric using charcoal or tracing paper.
- Curved or pointed lobes 2 Thread preparation
- Interior veins delicately filled with satin or tixxi • Threads are selected and dyed in seasonal
stitch shades.
- Outlined with fine Sozni needlework 3 Stitching
• Can be single, clustered, or part of a floral vine • Done entirely by hand with fine-pointed needles.
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