Natively
known as " jalakdozi" it is chain stitch done with a hook
in long flowing designs. The embroidery is done all over on a
hessian or hand woven clothe base. The designs range from floral
patterns to animal and human forms traced by a designer while the
craftsman embroiders in two-ply or three ply yarns. Silk yarn is
also used in the embroidery and the rungs looks like carpets in
which the pile is substituted by the texture. Chain stitch rugs are
used bath as floor covering and wall hanging. The rug looks like a
carpet in which the pile is substituted by the texture. Chain stitch
rugs are used both as floor covering and wall hangings. The rug is
supported with cloth lining to add to durability. It comes in sizes
60x90 cm, 75 x 120, cm 90 x150 cm, 120x180 cm, 150x240 cm, 180x270
cm and 270x360 cm. This workmanship is also available on cushions
covers.
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