

Being art enthusiasts, you can understand our love for Indian traditional embroidery and the amazing history of embroidery in India. Every State of India has various types of embroidery, with detailed work and cool history behind them. From tribals to foreign influence, India’s culture brings various cultures together.
Did you know? Embroidery is therapeutic! It is highly regarded as it keeps a person’s fine motor skills sharp and keeps your mind focused, helping you to improve your mental and emotional well-being.
Amazing, isn’t it! So without further ado, let’s look at the history of embroidery in India and some Indian embroidery designs for you to indulge in!
History of embroidy in India
Embroidery is an adornment of fabric that is enriched with a thread and a needle. Traditional embroidery designs in India are traced back to wall paintings and figurines in the Indus valley civilization, including sculptures.
Most of India’s embroideries can be classified into rural, tribal, folk, and Elite depending upon who executes and spreads them. Fashion is always evolving and one cannot deny the influence of traditional embroidery designs on many existing methods.
Also, guess what? The existence of the art of embroidery itself traces back to 30,000 BC during the Cro-Magnon days. China was one of the pioneers of this art (pretty close to India) and there are even fossilized remains of heavily hand-stitched clothing.
Trust us, embroidery is deep rooted in our history, making it even more essential for us to focus on how Indians developed it, specifically women.
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