Indian Embroidery The rustic and unusual colors

The rustic and unusual colors make this textile quite collectible

Period: 19th Century

Traditional designs were created by professional embroiderers and included parrots and flowers as seen here

It may have been commissioned for a wealthy client

5" x 1" gash at a bottom edge

Indian Embroidery The rustic and unusual colorsHand dyed and hand woven, this beautiful piece was made with chain stitch embroidery. The technique originated in Northwest India and was first used in leather design. It is created with a very fine hook called an "ari". Chain stitch embroidery is one of the earliest embroidery stitches practiced in India. Traditional designs were created by professional embroiderers and included parrots and flowers as seen here, or peacocks, paisley, and human forms.