Indian Embroidery Traditional designs were created by

Traditional designs were created by professional embroiderers and included parrots and flowers as seen here

The embroidery is dense and flawless

Chain-stitch embroidery is one of the earliest embroidery stitches practiced in India

This exquisite ivory-colored shawl was made for export

this beautiful piece was made with chain-stitch embroidery

Indian Embroidery Traditional designs were created byHand dyed and hand woven, this beautiful piece was made with chain stitch embroidery. The technique originated in Northwest India and was first used in leather design. It is created with a very fine hook called an "ari". Chain stitch embroidery is one of the earliest embroidery stitches practiced in India. Traditional designs were created by professional embroiderers and included parrots and flowers as seen here, or peacocks, paisley, and human forms.