In earlier times, the shawl was essentially a male garment and the gift of a woolen shawl was a mark of respect. In the Indian tradition, saints, sages and teacher were honoured with presentation of a shawl, and till today the master craftsmen of India are publicly draped with them as a sign of national homage to their art. The dasturs of priests of the Parsi Fire Temples wear a woolen shawl around their waist on ritual occasions; and the priests of Hindu temples offered shawls to princesand benefactors as a token of their blessings. In the tribal areas of the North East, honoured guests were presented with the finest examples of local craftsmanship. In royal courts, kings gifted shawls to their nobles as a mark of favour; and the exchange of costly shawls between rulers was part of ceremonial protocol.
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The couching of gold and silver metel thread, known as mukke ka kaam, produces stunning embroideries that are used a great deal in this region. Mukka is the local name for metallic (gold or silver) thread wound around a core of cotton fibre. Both golden and silver mukka is used in this embroidery. The metal thread is doubled, laid on the fabric and couched down by stitching with another thread. The couching is skilfully executed so as to reveal the maximum surface area of the metallic yarn. In addition to couching, various other stitches like the buttonhole and outline stitches are also employed for filling in the designs.
The artisan sketches the design on the cloth and uses a black thread to fill in the outline. A mirror is attached in the centre of the motif, with the mukka couched around it. Mukka work is combined with other styles of embroidery, which are used to fill in the background cloth. The final outcome is a very rich and colourful piece of embroidery in geometric designs. Zigzag patterns stars, and triangles are especially popular designs. The local names for motifs and designs are derived from everyday objects, like funi, a sweet, patasha, a white sugar disc, chaukri, courtyard and Garbo, a box. It is most often seen on kanchlis, wall hangings and purses.
I was amazed at how soft the material is. It
compliments my shearling coat beautifully. In the future I plan to
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In the Ottoman Empire of the 16th century, Caftans of varying lengths were constructed from rich Ottoman satins and velvets of silk and metallic threads were worn by courtiers to indicate status, preserved in court treasuries, used as tribute, and given as "robes of honor" to visiting ambassadors, heads of state, important government officials, and master artisans working for the Imperial court.
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Evening Gown a woman’s Kaftan shown above is a cotton cloak, with full sleeves, reaching to the ankles and worn with a sash. Caftans are sometimes also called as Kaftans.
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It is a loose single piece outer garment like a cloak or coat. A dress covers the whole body of a woman from the top to bottom. Muslim women wear this type of distinctive clothing for they are recommended to dress in modest clothing, without attracting attention to oneself. Colorful, roomy, elegant yet casual, they are useful and attractive for both lounging at home as well as for elegant wear. Popular with both young and old, and especially with the plus sized woman, the kaftan is an extremely popular wear today. They are also called a muumuu, jilbab or simply housedress.
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