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Glossary
| Applique |
Applique or appliqué is a needlework technique in which pieces of fabric or other materials are sewn on top of other fabric to create a decorative design or pattern.
Examples: Needlework
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| Bandhani | Hand tie dying. The term “bandhani” derives its name from a Hindi word Bandhan which means tying up. It is practiced mainly in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, India. Examples: Sarongs, Scarves |
| Basketry |
The process of weaving fibrous or pliable materials into baskets.One of the oldest crafts known to man.
Examples: Basketry
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| Batik |
The word batik means "wax written". It is a wax-resist dyeing technique mainly used on textile. Melted wax is applied to cloth before being dipped in dye. Wherever the wax has been applied to the fabric, the dye will not penetrate. Sometimes several colors are used, with a series of dyeing, drying and waxing steps.
Examples: Sarongs
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| Block Printing |
The process of printing where a design is carved into a solid block and is then stamped onto textile or other material. Each color is stamped separately. It is a slow, meticulous process and can sometimes take weeks to finish a single item.
Examples: Rugs
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| Coil Basket |
Baskets made by winding a bundle of coiling core (grass, rafia or other material) into a spiral then sewing together.
Examples: Basketry
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| Crewel or Crewelwork |
A decorative form of surface embroidery using wool and a variety of different embroidery stitches to follow a design outline that has been applied to the fabric. It is a style of free embroidery where designs are applied without regard to the weave of the underlying fabric, as opposed to counted-thread embroidery which is created by making stitches over a predetermined number of threads in the foundation fabric. Crewel designs frequently include a vine or leaf formation with floral details added.
Examples: Needlework
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| Crochet |
Crochet is a process of pulling loops through yarn or thread to create a fabric structure. It differs from knitting in that a single crochet hook is used rather than a pair of knitting needles. Crochet became popular as a lace making technique in the mid 1800's. Crochet lace typically uses finer threads and more decorative stiching styles.
Examples: Needlework
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| Cross stitch |
Cross stitch is a form embroidery using pairs of stitches that cross over each other to form and x or cross. It can be used to create simple or complex designs. Cross stitch was traditionally used to decorate household items or clothing. At one time, it was common for girls to create cross stitch "samplers" which featured floral and animal designs, samples of various patterns and stitches, and the alphabet.
Examples: Needlework
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| Mandana |
An Indian folk art. The word Mandana is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Mandan’, which means ‘to invent’. Mandana paintings were traditionally used to adorn the mud walls of homes and sacred spaces in the belief that their positive energy would ward off demons and evil spirits and welcome in the gods.
Examples: Needlework
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