Tuesday, July 1, 2008

MANIPURI EMBROIDERY


Introduction
Manipur is a land of rich valleys surrounded by beautiful hills and lakes.Manipur is surrounded by mountains, its beautiful valleys covered with sheets of water.The people of Manipur are skilled in many arts. The women of Manipur carry the main burden of the society. The embroidery prepared by women is delicate and extremely fine.This craft is practiced by both men and women in Manipur.
Threads and colors
Earlier untwisted silk threads were used. Now the usage of cotton threads in shades of red, yellow, white, green, and even black is become more popular.
Stitches
Tiny satin chain and stem stitches are commonly applied. The chain stitch is mostly utilized for outlining the motifs.
Fabrics
Woven cotton normally with black as the base color, thus the colors of the embroidery stand out, At times green and yellow was also used.

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