Religious Embroidery Design
Today,
it is difficult for us even to imagine the wealth of magnificent
gold-embroidered textiles that were amassed in the imperial court
and the churches. Hung from the facades of public buildings on festive
occasions, they contributed the brilliance of their purple silks
and gold and silver threads to the pomp and splendor of the rich
churches.
Karnataka's Kasuti embroidery is based on religious
themes. Whether the embroidery is on a saree or a ceremonial cloth the themes
are the same, the symbols are modified to give a new look. The crafters' imagination
plays a great role in this art. Religion has been one of the most common embroidery themes. An
embroidered cloth in the religious rituals is considered auspicious and mandatory.
Not just in India, but in western cultures, embroidery is a means of showing devotion.
Chambal Rumal, the artistic embroidered representation of the Pahari miniature
paintings is influenced by Mughal miniatures. They are called rumals because the
cloth is invariably square. The subject of the embroideries have been based mainly
on religious themes comprising Hindu deities, floral motifs, birds and animals.
The Raas Mandal and Krishna theme have been particularly favored. Chikan
kari is said to have a divine evolution. Phulkari of Punjab is an essential component
of any religious or cultural ceremony. It is not just the religious patterns that
make a style religious, the very process and art of embroidery was at one time
considered divine and a religious act.
Orissa's applique embroidery and mirror work is all based on religion.
The Puri Rath Yatra, the umbrellas, the fans all are the symbols
of devotion to Lord Krishna. The ceremonial cloth and other fabric
products used during the famous Rath Yatra are all embroidered with
religious symbols in colorful threads and gold and silver or other
metallic threads.
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