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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.
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