Kasuti is a traditional form of folk embroidery practised in the state of Karnataka, India. Kasuti work which is very intricate sometimes involves putting up to 5,000 stitches by hand and is traditionally made on dresswear like Ilkal Sarees, Ravike and Angi or Kurta. > The history of Kasuti dates back to the Chalukya period. The name Kasuti is derived from the words Kai (meaning hand) and Suti (meaning cotton), indicating an activity that is done using cotton and hands. The women courtiers in the Mysore Kingdom in the 17th century were expected to be adept in 64 arts, with Kasuti being one of them. The Kasuti embroidery features folk designs influenced by rangoli patterns of Karnataka, mirror work embroidery and gold & silver thread embroidery were mostly used for special occasions like weddings. In Karnataka Sarees embroidered with Kasuti were expected to be a part of the bridal trousseau of which one saree made of black silk with Kasuti embroidery called Chandrakali saree was of premier importance.1 Photos AccomodatedMulticolorFrame Material: Paper CraftsSuitable Photo Size: 4 x 6 inchesTable MountedSales Package: 1 Photo Frame Paper Kasuti Embroidery CR Karnataka IndiaNumber of Contents in Sales Package: Pack of 1Color: MulticolorIdeal For: AllNumber of Photos: 1Character: Kasuti Embroidery CR Karnataka IndiaShape: RectangleMounted: Table Mounted MountedStand Material: PaperBacking: PaperCare and Cleaning: Dust with dry cloth.Width: 16.5 cmHeight: 21.5 cmWeight: 190 g
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