Shrujan hand embroidery exhibition begins

Kondapur: Shrujan-Threads of Life, a non- profit organization located in Gujarat organised a 3-day Shrujan Kutch hand embroideries exhibition at Veeves Boutique, Road no 14, Near Asha Hospital, Banjara Hills. 

Shravani Reddy –  a city socialite formally inaugurated the exposition.“Platforms such as this are required to reach out women looking for well-designed handmade silk wear and cotton  saris & exclusive home textile, Which can see the blend of different style and concept of embroideries”said Shravani Reddy.

The exhibition showcases 16 different types of embroideries, which have been social and cultural symbols of kutchhi communities and are passed from mothers to their daughters. Embroideries such as aari, ahir, chakan, gotanv, jat fakirani, jat garasiya, kambiro & Khuditebha, kharek, mukkko, neran, pakko, rabari, soof on exquisite sarees, kurtas, dupattas, stoles, mufflars, tops, quilts, shawls and life style products such as bags, mobile covers, wall   hangings, home furnishings are the main features of this exposition.

“Designers like Chandaben Shroff, Harita kapoor, Swati Dalal  put in their souls and minds together to bring about the best depiction of these embroideries for urban customers.” said Shrujan Embroidery Designer- Datta Sawant.

Featuring original hand embroidery  products by 4000 women in 125 villages of Kutch, use their creativity and skills to create exquisite hand embroidery that is fashioned into high end apparels and home furnishings for urban and international markets”he added. The exhibition will be on till 20th January.