It was in the early 1960’s that Mrs. Siva Obeyesekere, who was passionate about all things handmade, started 15 sewing centers in the Attanagalle and Maligawa electorate. About 500 women attended the ...

Banjara Embroidery is a vibrant and colorful embroidery from the Lambada gypsy tribe of Andhra Pradesh Kantha is a simple yet elegant embroidery from West Bengal and Odisha, created using running ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Embroidery has come a long way since the days of ‘ole when ...

I mainly use DMC embroidery floss. For DMC No. 5 and No. 8 and for linen thread, I embroider with a single strand.

In the heart of India, nestled amidst the fertile plains of Bihar, lies a hidden gem of the textile world - Sujini or Sujani embroidery. This intricate and mesmerizing craft passed down through ...