Our women workers create masterpieces by working day and night in order to present best handmade apparels.
Attirish deals in following handy crafts:
1. Chikan Kari:
It’s an exquisite and crafty done embroidery on a number of fabrics. In recent times it has adapted different ornamentation like sequin, bead, Mukesh, badly, mirror work etc. which enhances the looks. Chicken Kari comprises 32 stitches like Zanzeera, Phanda, bansari, rahet, khatau and many more.
2. Mirror work:
A tremendous art work in which mirrors of different shapes are affixed with embroidery. Nowadays, mirrors are replaced by shining metal pieces on apparels. Threads of different colors are used to fix the shiny mirror on fabric in more vibrant way.
3. Shadow embroidery:
Shadow embroidery is done on semi-sheer or lightweight fabric like lawn, organza, batiste, muslin etc. Threads are crossed on the reverse of a fabric giving a shadowy effect on the other side of fabric. For this type of hand embroidery see through fabric is selected so that thread crosses may become more prominent.
4. Gotta kinari:
A gold or silver ribbon is always used in gotta work. Different shapes and motifs are formed with gotta before stitching the fabric. It is beautifully textured and gives an attractive look to the outfit and definitely to the one who wears it.!
For finishing touch beautiful special cut stones and beads are used with gotta work. Leaves and rounded flowers are the most common type of motifs used when comes with embroidery.
5. Mukesh:
An attractive work of metallic embroidery in which metallic strips that are inserted into the fabric, then twisted for embellishment. All over the fabric these metallic threads are twisted in order to create different patterns. Silver and gold metallic threads are traditionally used. All type of clothing like shalwar kameez, sarees, shirts, lehengas etc can be embroidered with Mukesh. Two most common patterns are:
The work of Fardi
Kamdani
6. Applique:
It’s an embellishing surface design technique which adds beautiful textures and dimensions to the fabric background. Small motifs are cut from different printed fabrics in this technique that are then arranged together in an appealing design. In modern times machines also perform the work of stitching these Applique designs quickly whereas many people still prefer hand stitched applique work as it is even more artistic.
The graceful fabric with Applique work fits in any occasion like social parties, get-togethers, and other events. It is the best choice as an informal apparel, its vivid hues makes the wearer a center of attraction by giving a bold style.
7. Shibori(Tie and Dye):
Shibori is a technique in which the fabric is dyed in beautiful colored patterns by hand. Small portions of fabric are made by tying it tightly with a string and then dyed in a dye bath. When the fabric is untied, mesmerizing irregular dots, circles or strips can be seen.
These tie and dye fabrics are now a part of every culture. In Asian countries tie, and dye fabrics are with complex designs that are though labor-intensive but produce the best quality products.
These designs are not just a design but represents its history. Even if designed at home or bought from a brand, it still tells its story of how it pulled through all these years of coming into and out of style.
8. Cross-stitch:
A unique, simple and the most famous type of stitch that gives an appealing look to your fashion.
9. Tarkashi:
A classic style of hand embroidery is Taarkashi in which hand embroidery is conducted with a striking combination of delicate floral ‘Kacha Seep’ and intricate ‘Taar kashi’. Hand embroidery withTaarkashi and crochet detailing really looks elegant. A wardrobe must-have!
10. Sindhi Stitch:
It’s an astonishing motif embroidery especially done with cotton and silk threads. Attractive bright colors are used like blue, turquoise, black, red and many others. It usually consists of couched, interlaced, straight, buttonhole, laid threads, stain, crossed herring bone, stem and fly stitches. The ecstatic part of this motif embroidery is that it portrays amazing patterns like canopies, flowers, peacocks, and other such characters. Nadir Shahi Buits that are basically remarkably large and astoundingly sized polka dots, are never out of fashion.