Hand Embroidered Raw Silk Cushion Cover

2,200.00 Incl. GST

This cushion cover is beautifully embroidered in Rabari style of embroidery. This style of embroidery is practised by the nomadic Rabari Community of the Kutch region of Gujarat. The embroidery is bold, big and vigorous. It uses the saankdi sticth to render colourful motifs of birds and animals and use a lot of medium to large mirrors.

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Shrujan
SKU: CUCO0003071900139 Categories: , Brand:
 

Additional information

Size

Material

Raw Silk

Color

Craft

Rabari

Artisanal Community

Rabari

Wash care

Dry Clean Only

Description

This cushion cover is beautifully embroidered in Rabari style of embroidery. This style of embroidery is practised by the nomadic Rabari Community of the Kutch region of Gujarat. The embroidery is bold, big and vigorous. It uses the saankdi sticth to render colourful motifs of birds and animals and use a lot of medium to large mirrors.

Shrujan is an organization located in Bhujodi, which started in 1969 when Kutch was facing severe droughts. It has enabled woman kaarigars to use their skill of embroidery to become self-sufficient and to earn a dignified and steady income.