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Khaarek

Example of Khaarek embroidery, Western India. Example of Khaarek embroidery, Western India.

Khaarek is a form of satin stitch used for counted thread work in western India (Kutch). Khaarek embroidery is carried out by Sodha, Rajput and Meghwal communities. Geometric patterns are first outlined on a fabric and then filled in with bands of satin stitches (kharek) that are worked along the warp and weft from the front.

Digital source of illustration (retrieved 13th May 2017).

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Last modified on Saturday, 13 May 2017 14:26