Kasuti embroidery is a special vibrant kind of handwork from Karnataka, a beautiful state in India. This stellar art form has a rich and fascinating history that reaches all the way back to the 7th century! The term "Kasuti" translates to "simple hand embroidery" in the Kannada language spoken by many in Karnataka. Kasuti embroidery has become extremely popular over the years all due to its beautiful designs and its classy look.
Kasuti embroidery is also a hand skill a hard work talent and special patience. The skilled artist is called a weaver, who uses a needle and thread to create intricate and beautiful designs on a fabric. It’s fascinating to think that it can take a weaver months to make a single piece of embroidery. It takes from two hours to three days depending on the size of the design. The embroidery is primarily done with cotton thread on a cotton fabric. This mixture contributes to it being soft and excellent to help keep on for traditional Indian twilight, which is usually also very vivid.
Kasuti embroidery is made by talented craftspeople in various techniques and ways. They can be decorated with lots of different types of stitches including a running stitch, chain stitch and buttonhole stitch. The design looks different with each stitch. They even sometimes use a different color thread to make the designs really pop. The detailed designs are usually done by counting the threads on the fabric. The artist first draws carefully the design on a paper and then copies it on the cloth. Then they sew it together! The stitches need to be neat and even for Kasut embriodery, thus, it requires a lot of practice and skill.
Kasuti embroidery also make common cultural Indian dresses like sarees, salwar suits and lehengas more gorgeous. These are such unique outfits that the detailing adds an extra layer of intrigue to them. In Karnataka, it is common for brides to wear sarees with Kasuti embroidery on their wedding day. The beautiful embroidery on these clothes makes them look glorious on an extraordinary day.
Kasuti embroidery also uses special designs/symbols which have a significance. "gopura" oral symbol is a symbol of a key to the temple, which is important in Indian culture. The "paan" symbol is said to bring good luck and the "chakras" symbol represents life and the journey we all go through. The "parrots" symbol which represents romance and love is another beautiful design. Karnataka art form is a beautiful representation of the talent and commitment of the artists and a treasured aspect of the local culture and traditions. It’s an enormous part of the state’s identity and heritage.
Helping traditional Indian crafts like Kasuti embroidery live on is very close to our hearts at Promaker. That's why we try our best to assist local artists in India showcase their unique skills and crafts to people in every nook and corner of the globe. We feel that crafts like Kasuti embroidery are an integral fragment of India’s culture and history. When these artisans and their work are sustained, our heritage is sustained, and we ensure that these crafts are carried on and appreciated by generations to come.
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