This is a white work embroidery technique similar to cut work. The embroidered fabric resembles lace so it is often called embroidered line.
18 Black work Embroidery
Named so because of the means it is done with black embroidery thread on white framework. The main stitch used in this embroidery method is twice running stitch (also called Holbein stitch). Check out the black work tutorial here.
This is a reversible work in that the back and the front looks the same.
This count fiber embroidery technique creates repetitive motif which are customarily statistical. Kasai Embroidery (India) is a similar work.
19 Gold work
As the name suggest this work uses metal clothes in many colors like gold, silver copper to dramatic result. This is usually used the length of with other stitches to inclusive the intend or used on its possess.
20 Tambour work /Aare work
Also known as Aare embroidery, this is a type of chain stitch embroidery technique that uses an are popper to make chain stitch.The are hook makes the chains stitch by catching the thread from the back of the fabric creating the loop of the chain stitch. This hook results in fast chain stitching. The hook is also called a tambour hook or a Lune Ville hook.
In India this work is also known as Zalakdozi and is extensively used in products made in Kashmir. Semiprecious stones, crystals and Kinden (stones set with cast gold) are added to the work for beautiful sparkle.
Check out the post on Chain stitch embroidery for more details and 5 commonly motifs used in this work.
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21 Zardosi work
Zardosi is a special type of metal thread which is shaped like a spiral tube . This is usually done on silk or velvet fabrics and was patronized by the royals of India . At present this work is increasingly used in Indian garments especially wedding wear. The 3 Dimensional look of the raised metal threads and the sheen and luster of the spiral zardosi thread make this work stunning. Checkout the post on zardosi embroidery work here for more details.
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