Kashmir Government Arts Emporium

Chain Stitch

Chain

 

Natively known as “jalakdozi”, it is chain stitch done with a hook in long flowing designs. The embroidery is done all over on a hessian or hand woven cloth base.The designs range from floral patterns to animal and human form.Silk yarn is also used in the embroidery and the rug looks like a carpet in which the pile is substituted by the texture. Chain stitch rugs are used both as floor covering and wall hanging. The rug is supported with cloth-lining to add to the durability. It comes in sizes 2’*3’,3’*5’,6’*4’,6’*9’,9’*12’.

The crafts is also available on Cushion covers, Throws, Duvets covers in various sizes.

Last modified on Monday, 25 June 2012 12:40