CREWEL
A special kind of embroidery done with a painted hook used for
drapery and upholstery is known as crewel. Rows of chain stitch done
with painted hook form solid patterns usually rotating from center
and creating an embossed effect to add richness to the textile.
Crewel is done on the thick material popularly used for furnishing
and usually carries flowing floral and creeper designs. The thick
material includes Hand-woven Cotton Dosooti Fabric, Cotton Duck,
Linen, Jute etc. The Crewel embroidery is done in the thick woven
yarn, by a painted crochet, provides a very dazzling and durable
material for drapes and upholstery’s. All embroidery is hand done in
either single or double ply wood. Crewel embroidery material is
quite popular in export market as it satisfies the aesthetic
expression lover of beauty all over the word. Besides these crewel
products are very popular in domestic market also. Designs are
available in assortment of colors ranging from a single color to
multicolor embroidery. However, the designs and color patterns can
be altered as per order. The price is related with the amount of
embroidery done on the material. The width of material is 52”,54”
inches and length it comes in 25 or 29 meters, per roll. The craft
is also available on Bedspreads, Cushion Covers, Throws, Shams,
Curtain Drops , Duvets Covers in various sizes ranging from single
to king size.