Kashmir Government Arts Emporium

Crewel

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A special kind of embroidery done with a painted hook used for drapery and upholstery is known as crewel.Rows of chain stitch done with painted hook form solid patterns usually rotating from center and creating an embossed effect to add richness to the textile. Crewel is done on the thick material popularly used for furnishing and usually carries flowing floral and creeper designs. The thick material includes Hand-woven Cotton Dosooti Fabric, Cotton Duck, Linen, Jute etc. The Crewel embroidery is done in the thick woven yarn, by a painted crochet, provides a very dazzling and durable material for drapes and upholstery’s. All embroidery is hand done in either single or double ply wood. Crewel embroidery material is quite popular in export market as it satisfies the aesthetic expression lover of beauty all over the word. Besides these crewel products are very popular in domestic market also. Designs are available in assortment of colors ranging from a single color to multicolor embroidery. However, the designs and color patterns can be altered as per order. The price is related with the amount of embroidery done on the material. The width of material is 52”,54” inches and length it comes in 25 or 29 meters, per roll. The craft is also available on Bedspreads, Cushion Covers, Throws, Shams, Curtain Drops , Duvets Covers in various sizes ranging from single to king size..

Last modified on Monday, 25 June 2012 12:52