Crewel Fabric
Crewel fabric is traditionally hand-embroidered in Kashmir using wool and silk yarn, the fabric is hand-crocheted to produce vibrant motifs and classic neutral designs. Crewel fabrics are used for drapery and upholstery - made into curtains, sofa covers, chair upholstery etc. Crewel fabric is available by the yard and is also used to make cushions, pillow shams and throws. Crewel fabrics have many different design and colorways. Off-white is the most common background with shades of blue, green and red also found. Multicolor wool embroidery and neutrals are worked on these fabrics. The fabric width is 52 to 60 inches, linen being the widest fabric available. Bolts of fabric are usually 20 to 22 yards long, custom lengths of upto 40 yards per bolt are possible.