Embroidery and Mirror Work of Rajasthan, India

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Jaisalmer is the trade hub for embroidery and mirror work objects. Quilts are appliquéd by means of geometrically created portion of shady colours. Camel and horse saddles are ornamented with embroidery and appliqué with a fastener. Array of coloured threads are applied on the shoes. The pichwai of Nathdwara, is a cloth hanging that is embroidered and used to decorate in temples. The use of Gold thread in several items to highlight the design is also done. Appliqued pichwai has red cotton backdrop and stitches are in cream, green, yellow, black and white is used for the outline. The women of Rajasthan are very skilful at embroidery and design. Eye-catching motifs for example of tree, birds and animals on their long skirts or ghaghras are crafted. Women of Bikaner embroider thick red woollen shawls by way of running stitches in a bandhini pattern.

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