by Smita Kale (Author)

One can use this book in many ways. Just browse through it for sheer reading pleasure or to satisfy curiosity of, in how many different ways certain embroideries are done in other states of India. For example how blanket stitches or chain stitches are made in different regions along with other combinations of stitches. How differently from region to region a mirror is fixed on the material. One can also use this book as a help in deciding which embroidery style one would like to begin work, either to buy the embroidered goods or get the type of work done. Read through it or dip first into one chapter, then into another, and find out exactly what is involved in the motifs you think might interest you. Thus, appreciation of the efforts involved, automatically comes with knowledge and getting to know intimately the details of work creates aspirations for making such charming embroidered cloths. Kashmir to Kanyakumari contains more than 300 pages and has more than 400 photographs and illustrations detailing just about everything there is to know about Indian embroidery. To fully understand a particular motif, read through the technical details of related stitches listed in a sequel book in a separate chapter on stitches. Best of all, this book will introduce you to the talent you never realized you had. It may bring you face to face to that beautiful instinct of your own creative capabilities and urge.