Saturday 9 February 2013

WIP saree...


Hi !
I’d like to share images of my WIP maybe I should say WISP saree with y’all.

                                                  
I've finished the border of the saree and blouse (approximately 10 mts length) and started motifs only recently. To embroider a saree is really difficult sometimes because of the repetition of the pattern with same colour scheme.

                                        


                                         
It’s a silk saree and the embroidery is with silk threads. Lots more to stitch, so I guess I need some encouraging words right now to complete this saree J.
Have a happy weekend where ever you are!

Happy stitching!
Anita.
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21 comments:

  1. Suztats9 February 2013 at 21:58

    Oh, my! So much work on that pretty border! It'll be stunning when it's finished.

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  2. Connie Eyberg Originals9 February 2013 at 22:47

    The border is stunning! You are going to have such a beautiful piece of art when it is completed. Keep it up!!!

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  3. deanna7trees10 February 2013 at 00:21

    it's lovely, Anita. i love the way silk thread looks but i find it very difficult to stitch with.

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  4. Hannah10 February 2013 at 01:00

    Oh that is so beautiful!

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  5. l'alternativa10 February 2013 at 02:20

    Anita cara, quanto lavori????????
    Questo è un lavoro molto impegnativo ma tu puoi farcela benissimo perchè sei proprio in gamba, quindi forza e coraggio amica mia. Buona domenica
    Emi

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  6. Anita10 February 2013 at 08:55

    Thank you all :) .

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  7. margaret10 February 2013 at 14:50

    this is certainly a big project but so worth doing, it is looking lovely,
    every stitch you make means there is one less to do!

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  8. RajiSaj10 February 2013 at 15:16

    ohhh amazing.....
    sooo eager to see finished saree.
    the problem with sari is the repetition sometimes it is too tiring....

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  9. Deepa 10 February 2013 at 16:20

    Anita, it is beautiful..and OMG!!! something I would never attempt.. Keep it up,girl,slow and steady wins the race

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  10. nsangheetha11 February 2013 at 11:23

    I wish you all the best. I started Kutch embroidery on saree long time back & never got it completed.It was also with silk thread.
    http://nsangheetha.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/kutch-embroidery-in-pure-silk-saree/
    The saree border is the most tiring thing. And I was adding beads on every center diamond.
    I finished the saree end(pallu) first & the motifs on the body. But the border I could not complete at all. later I handpainted maroon color on the rest.
    But it is not wearable now, it is a pure silk saree without zari.For all the effort, time & money, it is blissfully sleeping in my cupboard.
    Then I decided, embroidery on dress material(especially saree is impossible for me)

    Kasuti must be lot more tougher with the usage of net.
    I appreciate your perseverance in completing the border first.
    Wishing you luck.

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  11. Wendy11 February 2013 at 17:29

    wow Anita, this is looking beautiful! Silk on silk, it's going to be incredible...

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  12. Shami Immanuel12 February 2013 at 09:40

    Hi Anita,
    Georgoeus one. I admire your patience. Are u doing with Kasuti net or just transferring the design using carbon? How many strands of silk thread r u using for this project. What type of silk material u r using?

    I am also doing a kasuti project in saree which has a border. I am doing some big and small motifs. will show u once it is completed.

    www.shamiatcraft.blogspot.com

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  13. Anonymous12 February 2013 at 21:22

    C'est un trés joli travail mais qui est long, aussi je pense qu'il faut beaucoup de patience et l'imaginer lorsqu'il sera terminé;
    Bon courage
    cordialement Chantal

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  14. Anita13 February 2013 at 07:51

    Thank you all.
    @ Shammi - I'm using 2 strands and am stitching by just counting the threads.
    @ Shangeetha - Have you ever thought of making the saree into a dress? I think your effort won't be a waste then...

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  15. Anonymous14 February 2013 at 09:06

    Oh, my, that is lovely so far!
    And just to think, even 150 years ago ALL embroidered clothing was done by hand, and up to I think 100 years ago the only embroidery machine was one that would do aari.
    @ Shangeetha - If you embroidered half the sari and painted the other half, you might even have fabric for 2 different kameez! (Kameezes? Is there a plural form of this word?)

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  16. Anonymous16 February 2013 at 22:56

    Hi Anita - this is so gorgeous!
    I can't believe you count the threads to do your stitching, though. Of course it explains the precision of your stitching - but sari fabric has threads that are sooo thin - I would never be able to do that! Don't you get headaches?

    You're such an inspiration!

    Isabelle

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  17. Anita17 February 2013 at 12:34

    Thanks Isabelle. I do get headaches:) This is a light weight and transparent saree and I work on this saree only in daylight so it was easy to count the threads .

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  18. crazyQstitcher18 February 2013 at 01:22

    Anita your work and dedication are both amazing. 10 metres...WOW!! Are you using a frame to hold the fabric firmly?
    The design is so delicate and will be fabulous when completed.

    It is already beautiful.
    Maureen

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  19. Anita18 February 2013 at 08:30

    Thanks Maureen.I'm not using a frame....

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  20. Sangheetha19 February 2013 at 12:29

    Great Work Actually :-)
    yes I did try to stitch into a Top, but It is too pretty to be cut( In tamil, we say kakkaiku than kunjum pon kunju - any child is too dear for mother)

    Some day I'm thinking of carefully cutting the pallu & framing it or give backing cloth & make it into a wall hanging kinds.

    The fabric paint I used on saree is not a neat work. So I'm not using.

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  21. Anonymous29 March 2013 at 12:34

    Thanks Anita for the suggestions & pushing me to do something about the saree. Now I have framed the pallu & made it as wall hanging.
    http://nsangheetha.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/an-adorable-project-after-all/

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