Remember this paisley?

Hi !

I’m happy that I’ve finished one of my WIP amidst all the chaos at home.

Do you remember this paisley which I’d showed a couple (?) of months back?

                                               

It feels great to strike off one from the list but I wish I stop adding more to the list than striking off…J

Happy stitching!

Anita.

Paisley project update

Hi !
Hope y'all enjoyed your weekend.
Let me show you my little progress in  kashmiri embroidery project.
                   

                                             
I'd stitched the main stems with stem stitch using two shades of green,the tiny growth under the paisley is satin stitch with maroon,the thorns are roman stitch and the calyx is satin stitch.

                                       
It looks like the design is almost complete,isn't it?.
I've planned a couple of projects this weekend,the basic preparation is done,so come back to see what it is!
Let me give you a hint-first one is an Indian embroidery and the second is a needlepoint.

Happy stitching!
Anita.

Paisley project

Hi!

I've finished the flowers in paisley project .

                                         
The black ones between the two rows of paisley outline is fly stitch. I've worked 2 fly stitches facing each other.
The black lines in the flower center is straight stitch.I've worked 3 straight stitches from the same point.
The flower outline is roman stitch variation.

Look what I made .....

                           
Crochet paisleys.Yet to block these lovely motifs.

Enjoy your weekend!
Happy stitching!
Anita.

Paisley project update

Hi!

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.

I've worked only a little in Kashmiri paisley project since I was busy with a couple of commissions.

                                       
I've used yellow stranded cotton thread for the flower center.
A row of blanket stitch is worked first and the second one is stem stitch.

Happy stitching!

Anita.

Kashmiri embroidery

Hi!

Kashmiri embroidery is one of the delicate and finest embroidery.The stitches used may be simple but the outcome is beautiful.
There are two types of kashmiri embroidery - sozni (kashida) and aari.
Kashmiri aari is worked with only chain or chain stitch filling.The hook used in this form is slightly bigger than the one which I'd showed y'all in my aari embroidery post.Sozni embroidery is done with crewel needle.
Paisleys and coils are the integral part of many kashmiri embroidery designs.
Kashmiri embroidery is worked with Wool,cotton threads and sometimes silk threads.
Only primary colors(pastel shades) were used earlier,but now lots of colors are used may be because of the client's preference and the availability of colors.
The finest Kashmiri sozni embroidery can be found on pashmina shawls and phirans.
Kashmiri aari can be found on rugs,panels and blouses.

                       
                                                         

                                       
                                                       Kashmiri aari embroidery
                                                   
I'll be showing y'all a Kashmiri sozni(kashida) embroidery step by step.
I've chosen a paisley motif and transfered it to a cotton silk material using a trace paper.
NOTE:Since the sozni designs are small and intricate prick & pounce method doesn't work .Transfer the design  either with a light box or tracing paper.

                                             

I've worked 3 lines of paisley in stem stitch using red stranded cotton thread.
I'll be posting my progress here so come back if you are interested in kashmiri embroidery.

Happy stitching!

Anita.