The embroiderers started to produce what came to be called Chinai ('Chinese') work, with Chinese characteristics with respect to design and execution (often using floss silk), but at the same time suitable for Indian needs. Narrow embroidered bands, for example, were made that could be sewn onto the edges of saris and other garments. The main stitches used for Chinai work are chain stitch, knot stitch, satin stitch, stem stitch and straight stitch, which are generally worked in blue, green, lilac, pink, red and white. The designs used for this type of embroidery often consist of birds (such as flying cranes, cocks and doves) and flowers, which are set in cartouches.
Sources:
- MORRELL, Anne (1994). The Techniques of Indian Embroidery, London: B.T. Batsford Ltd., p. 14.
- http://www.importantindia.com/1365/gujarat-embroidery/ (retrieved 31st May 2017).
- http://textiles.indianetzone.com/1/gujarat.htm#Mochi (retrieved 31st May 2017).
Digital source of illustration (retrieved 9th July 2016).
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