• wall hanging • Kutch, Gujarat mid 20th century. There are not one or two, but up to 16 different types of embroideries known in Gujarat, each belonging to a different community. The embroidery is done on fabrics of cotton, in the form of a net using cotton or silk threads. In certain patterns, it is also crafted over silk and satin. The types of stitches are “square chain, double buttonhole, pattern darning, running stitch, satin and straight stitches”. Mirrors or glass pieces are stitched to the fabric to make it shine. It is a specialty in the rituals and folklore culture of the pastoral community of Rabaris of Kutch. The best quality embroidery is known as "aari" which was done earlier for the royal family and well to do families. . . . . Available