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Kasidakari (Kashida, kashida - kari ) is an embroidery art associated with Kashmir, Bihar,[1] Punjab[2] and Himachal.[3][4]

Name

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Kashida is the local lingo for the embroidery. Kasidkari known as kashida - kari,[2] is the Punjabi and Hindi for needlework.[5] It is also known as kasidakari.[6]

Techniques and stitches

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Various stitches are employed for Kashida work such as darning stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch and chain stitch. The base material for Kashida is cotton, wool or silk in a variety of colours like white, blue, yellow, purple, red, green and black. The stitches may vary with the material to be embroidered.[7] Do - rukha'l embroidery (Chamba Kasidakari) has characteristics of its own which differentiates it from other forms of embroidery in India.[3][4]

Sozni

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The sozni stitch is used when uniformity is desired on both sides, like in choice.

Zalakdozi

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Zalakdozi employs hook or aari to fill-in motifs with chain stitch. The chain stitch done with a hook is found on chogas[what language is this?] (cloaks) and rugs with long and flowing designs.

Zari thread

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Kashmiri couching using zari thread is a style of Kashida work in which a zari thread is laid on the fabric along a pattern and is held in place with another thread.

Use

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To decorate costumes, Phirens, shawls, handkerchief and various household items like bed covers, cushion covers, lampshades, bags and other accessories.

See also

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Chamba Rumal an embroidered handicraft that was once promoted under the patronage of the former rulers of Chamba kingdom.

References

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  1. ^ Naik, Shailaja D. (1996). Traditional Embroideries of India. APH Publishing. pp. 13, 75, 76. ISBN 978-81-7024-731-9.
  2. ^ a b Quddus, Syed Abdul (1992). Punjab, the Land of Beauty, Love, and Mysticism. Royal Book Company. p. 246. ISBN 978-969-407-130-5.
  3. ^ a b Kumar, Sukrita Paul (2012). Chamba Achamba: Women's Oral Culture. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-3266-2.
  4. ^ a b Dasgupta, Reshmi R. "Unfurling a new life for Chamba rumals". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Embroidery, Embroidery Design Ideas, Embroidery Craft Items, Embroidery Artisans, Work, Products, Information, How to - Crafts & Artisans". www.craftandartisans.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  6. ^ "embroidery - Meaning of embroidery - Punjabi Dictionary - iJunoon". www.ijunoon.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  7. ^ "Embroidery of Jammu & Kashmir". www.craftandartisans.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.