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Rangoli Designs

Rangoli design exhibition

 

Almost every religion has a special festival celebration. Hindu religions are no exception of them. Rangoli is one of the special parts of their religion which is done on Diwali. Rangoli is the process of furnishing the pattern with different types of colors which make them colorful, attractive, and gorgeous. Rangoli is done to welcome the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, in the belief that it will bring good luck in their life. Although it originated in India, it is celebrated in almost all the places of the world where Hindu religious people are living. Rangoli patterns are also done during Hindu festivals, special occasions, religious celebrations, weddings, etc. Embroidery sectors use this Rangoli pattern for enriching their sectors.

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Places

Rangoli patterns can be done on the floor in the front part (doorstep) of the house or on a board that has the convenience of transferring from one place to another easily. Sometimes Diya lamps are placed next to Rangoli which also increases its beauty. In embroidery, it is drawn on the base cloth.

Designs of the Rangoli

Based on the size, the Rangoli pattern may be small or large. Sometimes competition among various Rangoli groups is occurred to determine which group has made the big-sized Rangoli. 

Most of the time Rangoli has mirror-like structures but it also includes feature like flowers, natural animals, and images which is done with the help of a single line and curved line. The symmetry of the designs presents fortune, wealth, and success. 

Process and Components of Rangoli

At first, the structure or pattern of Rangoli is drawn on the floor or board with chalk and the pattern is filled with fascinating colors.

The components which are used for Rangoli are not too expensive even indigent people are able to do this with the ingredients available to them. In the embroidery sector, they use different types of threads for sewing the pattern. Ingredients that can be used for Rangoli after dying with different types of colors are-

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• Synthetic pigments
• Tree bark and other plants
• Colored powders
• Uncooked grains of rice 
• Flour and sand used wet or dry

Types of Rangolies

• Easy rangolis: This type of rangolis was performed by the ancestor which is easy to do. In this, some simple designs are done with simple colors.
• Intermediate rangolis: These types of designs are larger and difficult to do because dimensional physical and mathematical expressions are used in a complex and curved way.
• Advanced rangolis: These designs are done mainly for a special occasion which includes a specific theme for the pattern. These designs are more attractive and fascinating in look.

Colors for Rangolis:                                           

Almost all types of color (bright &dull) are used for Rangoli designs. But, bright-colored designs look more attractive and eye-soothing. Rangoli Color Set Combo is Green, Yellow, Dark Violet, Pink, Peacock Color, Sky Blue, Luminant Green, Violet, Brown, Light Green, Red, Orange, Mango Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Pink, etc. Embroidery with these colored threads also gives a colorful appearance to the Rangooli designs. Sometimes, small to large mirrors, silk tassels, cowries shells, silver spangles, glass beads, ribbons, and coins are frequently used in Rangoli embroidery work to give it a shiny aspect that attracts people's attention.

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Dresses of Rangoli Designs

Rangoli design embroidery is mostly used in heavy embroidery work. The Rangoli designs are used in Lahenga, Sharee, Kamij, neck designs, veil, Punjabi, borderline, Blouse, t-shirts, etc.

 Embroidery done by Rangoli designs gives a splendid, amazing look with different types of thread. I’ve tried some of the embroidery designs with the Rangoli pattern. You can watch my videos for getting a concept about the embroidery of Rangoli designs.

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Dewali Gift Card 

Book available for Rangoli designs can also help you: Diwali Coloring Book

Sindhi Embroidery

After becoming free from household activities and finishing harvesting duties rural women have a habit of embroidery during their relaxation which is traditional. They are doing this not only for their personal uses; such as dresses, and Nakshi Katha, but also it can be a source of their income. The women of Gujrat; the eminent city of Punjab, are no longer exceptions from this habit of embroidery, even some of the craftsmen can also be seen there. The city is famous for variations in embroidery work and always trying to bring new designs and ideas to attract more businessmen for their creative and decorated embroidery work. Sindhi embroidery is one of them. 

 

The specialty of Sindhi Embroidery

Merging Impressive color, excellent stitching methods, and distinguished needlework which illustrates elegance and delicateness has given the Sindhi work specific feature. The stitches are intact together so closely in some part of the embroidery designs that it almost covers most of the foundation part which turn it firm, rigid and stiff. Sindhi embroidery work often contains tiny to big mirrors, silk tassels, cowries shells, silver spangles, and glass beads, ribbons, and coins that give an amusing and glossy appearance which assists to draw the attention of businessmen and persons.

Types of Stitches

The various types of stitches used for Sindhi Embroidery work are straight, satin, chain, buttonhole, open chain, couched straight, interlacing couched, laid threads, over sewing, crossed herringbone, darning, fly and stem, herringbone work, buttonhole stitching, interlacing stitching, and even the darning stitch. But the chain stitch is mostly used for this work.

Kinds of Designs

Various types of designs can be done in Sindhi Embroidery work. The different types of artwork are - The artwork done on flaps.

         The artwork was done on the covers of the furniture.

         A kind of geometric pattern is done on clothes.

         Creating animal-inspired motifs like peacocks etc.

         The use of small mirrors embedded within the threadwork.

Colors and clothes used for Sindhi Embroidery Work

Different types of shades of color such as red, blue, green, white, black, orange, turquoise, violet, pink, and indigo can be used for Sindhi Embroidery. Although this work is mainly done on silky clothes, dyed clothes and printed materials can also be used as foundation cloth for Sindhi embroidery.

Dresses Suitable for Sindhi Embroidery

Sindhi embroidery can be used as a borderline, sleeve line, and the neckline of the dresses, in the full body of the Kamij or share, hat, bed sheet, blouse, wall mate by giving different animal features, shirts, t-shirts, etc. 

The ornaments and colorful patterns depicting various role such as leaves, flowering shrubs, flowers, arches, fans, Polka dots (butis), elephants, peacock, canopies, parrots, and also human figures gives a fascinating and elegant structure. If you are interested to learn about Sindhi Embroidery work, you can learn it from my Youtube channel…

You can also learn it by reading the book: The embroidery and beadwork of Kutch and Saurashtra

Some Embroidery Books I recommend for beginners: Embroidery - Step-by-Step Guide, 200 Stitches

Stitchcraft Idea: An Embroidery Book  with Simple Stitches 

  

Borderline Embroidery

Embroidery on clothes is found all over the world mundanely. As it is ancient, various types of embroidery have been invented. Sewing of borderline is one of the varieties that is used in a vast amount in the embroidery field. Almost all types of dresses can ornate by decorating the borderline with colorful thread. Even sewing the dresses borderline with a variety of colorful threads gives a wonderful structure of attracting people to buy the dresses.

Sectors of Borderline Embroidery

Border design embroidery can be used in a vast amount of sectors. The sectors are Frocks, kids dresses, Sharee Borderline, Neckline of Kamij, Kurti, kurta; Sleeve border, Hijab, Quilt, Bed sheet, Shirt, t-shirts, Photoframe, Border of Winter Clothes, Nakshi Kantha Designs, etc. Borderline designs can also be used in the middle of the dresses along with the border parts of the dresses.

Components of Borderline Embroidery

Diversified elements can be used in Borderline Embroidery which gives a royal look to the dresses. The elements such as stone, sip, Wire Frames, Jump Rings, Lobster Clasps, Assembled Necklaces, Crystals & Chatons, and lace are used with thread for sewing the Borderline.

Designs of Borderline Embroidery

Borderline patterns were mainly drawn in small flowers with a stem which gives a vine-like structure to the dress. Besides this, large-size flowers, Bud with Leaf, different geometric structures, half-moon structures, Full moon structures, Star structures, etc. are also found in Borderline Embroidery.

Stitches of Borderline Embroidery

Stitches used in borderline embroidery are chain stitch, Satin stitch, Lazy Daisy stitch, Running stitch, Backstitch, Stem stitch, French knot stitch, Bullion Knot stitch, Fly stitch, Fish Bone stitch, Bead stitch, Grouped Blanket stitch, Spoke stitch, couching over rug yarn stitch, woven cross stitch, Long and Short blanket stitch, Herringbone stitch, couching, etc.

Threads of Borderline Embroidery

Threads of different varieties give different amusing scenes in Borderline Embroidery. Threads in use for Borderline Embroidery are Stranded Embroidery Cotton, Perle Cotton, Wool, Metallic, Silk, Novelty Threads, Variegated, Rayon, Overdyed threads, Crochet, Floche, Ribbons, etc.

 

I have tried some borderline embroidery, You can check out my YouTube channel if you want to learn.  

 

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Books of Borderline Embroidery: On The Border: A book of hand embroidery border patterns inspired by garden and nature