Magic of embroidery on Indian salwar-suits
Embroidery, which is the technique of weaving beautiful beads, stones, and threads on fabric, has never gone out of fashion. This technique or art has been practiced by many people throughout the world especially young women and girls. This art has its origin in rural communities in which women used their hands to decorate beautiful pieces of fabric that were patronized by the upper classes. In this way, women were able to contribute to the rural economy as well as getting recognition for their creativity and skill. In earlier times, when embroidery was done by hand (as handicrafts) it used to take a longer period of time depending on the intricacies of the style. Sometimes, three or four people were required to produce a piece of embroidered work. However, in modern times, due to advancements in technology and the availability of various machines for example sewing machines, embroidered works can be produced commercially. In India, different types of embroidery have been practic...