There are various styles of embroidery in India & from different regions and it would be an enormous task to cover all of them in one small post.Some of the well-known styles are Phulkari, Chikan, Kantha, Banjara, Rabari, Mirrorwork, Zardozi and you can read more about Indian Embroidery Styles here.
So here are some of the interesting styles...
Colourful cushion covers from ShrujanThe vibrant craft can be brought into your homes in the form of home accessories like cushion covers, bedsheets, door hangings, wall hanging and many more.
Bedsheet from Indiascrafts
Door hanging from 
Hand Embroidery bed cover from 
Amazing cushion covers from 
This white on cream is a dream:-) from 
Love this from 
Silver & Gold from 
Lovely combination from 
My mirrorwork cushion cover picked up from a Crafts Fair:-)
15 comments:
OOOOH look at the colors !!! totally energising Arch !!! Have a supah colorful weekend now ! :D
how beautiful... I think we can feel safe that the variety of handicrafts India presents will allow us to keep blogging forever and ever!!:)Thanks for this post.
bhaw- Thanks a lot..glad you liked it..U too have a great weekend:-)
Pacchai- Thanks:-)
You bet, the treasure trove that India is for handicrafts we can keep posting :-)
wowow what a treat for the eyes. The oranges and the yellows and the browns.. lovely door hanging and bedsheets.great post arch. There is such a wealth of handicraft that India has to offer ..Are all these stores in Banglore??
Vinita
Vinita= Glad you liked it..Thanks:)
Anokhi has branches in India & abroad too
Shrujan -I think have branches in India.
Indiascraft & Tilonia - You can shop online:-)
The pictures are breathtaking. I appreciate Indian hand work so much!!
I have lots, but none as pretty as your photographs!
Thanks for your comment yesterday.
You brightened my day.
Beautiful. If/when I go to India next year I'll need a huge suitcase!
Such beautiful things! I can't resist.
I love all kinds of embroidery especially suzzanie
I am passionate, and I mean PASSIONATE about Indian embroideries and textiles. If I lived in India, I would be broke b/c I would spend every single rupee on beautiful things. I don't know how you control yourself:-)
P.S.
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Katie
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Thanks a lot for your lovely comments...glad you liked it :-)
Julie- Welcome- Thanks:-)
Maryam- Space is the only constraint ;-)
Pretty pretty! You have selected absolutely gorgeous pieces from some of my favorite shopping haunts! :)
Lovely...I will be returning to your blog often.
Very beautiful collection... love the vibrant colors and the classic designs... New to the blog, but im sure I will be a regular visitor now :)
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