Handicrafts Blog

 Crewel work is a hand-embroidery technique traditionally done in Kashmir. It uses a hook (locally "Aari") for embroidery and is worked on a thick cotton "dusooti" fabric using wool or silk yarns … read more

Do you buy embroidered apparel? Would you check if it is hand embroidered or machine embroidered before buying? Do you know how to tell the difference between the two? We shall try to point out some d … read more

 In Kashmir, one experiences many forms of embroidery on different fabrics like cotton, wool and silk. The embroidery designs and color combinations with their subtle variations result in eye cat … read more