Leather Embroidery
The
area of North Bhuj and Kuchh in Gujarat are famous for leather embroidery.
It is done by Meghawal community. Utility objects like stools, chair
backs, fans, asans, bed covers and chappals(slippers) etc are made
embroidered in bright colors and bold patch work and geometric patterns,
peacocks, parrots, flowers and temples. This embroidery can be done
directly on leather or on cloth and then stitched on to leather.
Leather Embroidery in India is more prevalent in the
desert states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Rajasthani craftsperson,
nomads, that roamed the desert, found a fascinating way to fashion
leather; leather embroidery. They made embroidered utility products
in leather that included mirror, jooties (Shoes), bags, lampshades,
book binds and kopis (water bottle). These products were adorned
in different embroidery styles like thread embroidery using different
stitches, bead work, brass eyelets, and appliqué work.
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