Aribharat is the highly ornamental form
of embroidery, which is produced in the
Kutch region of Gujarat. This craft is named
after ari, a hook that is plied from the
top and fed with silk thread from the bottom.
The cloth to be embroidered is spread out
and stretched on a frame. Stitches are applied
using the hook, to make loops, which are
similar to the chain stitch. |