This embroidery flourished in the princely hill states of Kangra, Chamba, Basholi, and other neighbouring provinces. It originated in Chamba kingdom of Himachal Pradesh in 17th century. Main article: Chamba Rumal Chamba Rumal with Scenes of Sita and Hanuman The other hand feeds the thread from the underside, and the hook brings it up, making a chainstitch, but it is much quicker than chainstitch done in the usual way: looks like machine-made and can also be embellished with sequins and beads - which are kept on the right side, and the needle goes inside their holes before plunging below, thus securing them to the fabric.there are many types of materials used like zari threads, embellishments,sequins etc.Īari embroidery is practiced in various regions such as in Kashmir and Kutch ( Gujarat). The fabric is stretched on a frame and stitching is done with a long needle ending with a hook such as a crewel, tambour (a needle similar to a very fine crochet hook but with a sharp point) or Luneville work. This movement creates loops, and repeats of these lead to a line of chain stitches.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art.Īari work involves a hook, plied from the top but fed by silk thread from below with the material spread out on a frame.
