buying Hand embroidered in Rabari work, this large shoulder bag has dense embroidery on the front with complimenting work on the back. It depics two Rabari women churning butter in a pot.
Rabari embroidery is unique to the nomadic Rabaris of Kutch, India. The embroidery loves the use of mirrors in a variety of shapes. Artists outline patterns in chain stitch, then decorate them with a regular sequence of mirrors and accent stitches, in a regular sequence of colors. Rabaris also use decorative back stitching, called Bakhiya.
The style, like Rabaris, is ever evolving, and in abstract motifs Rabari women depict their daily lives & changing world.
Traditionally, the women hand embroidered much of their own requirements in clothes, home decorations and also wedding trousseau. Today, this art lends itself to many other products to stay relevant.
This bag is made with handwoven cotton. It has one pocket that comes with a small zipper compartment inside, a contrast lining of block print Ajrakh and quality zippers. As with handmade, there are some imperfections that add to it's charm.
Colours might wary depending on screen resolutions.
Size: Approximate 14 inches (h) x 12 in (w) with a 12 in shoulder strap
Product code: Rabari Embroidery buying Kutchi Bag