Last night, working my way through the "All that Glitters" itinerary, I got to the part where we visit the last Kachchhi family of Ari embroiderers. After a bit of googling I found a really interesting (at least to me) series of short films demonstrating the process of Ari embroidery - essentially using a fine hooked needle to pull loops of thread (generally metalic) through the fabric (generally sheer).
By coincidence at work today I was privileged to see a lovely example of Ari embroidery. The Manager of a nearby historic house came to collect some old Italian quilts from me for a workshop. Because she knew of our textile tour, she brought in her Indian embroidered wedding dress to show me. She had had the dress made from a skirt purchased at a folk festival in England some years before. Sandra thought the fabric was machine embroided but I don't think so. I probably shouldn't say, after only one night's research, but I thought it looked absolutely hand embroidered Ari and absolutely gorgeous!! Robyn
Thought I would share a few pictures:
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