Art of Embroidery
A brief History about the very preserved art of Hand Embroidery, its relevance in many cultures & in Haute couture.
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric using a needle.
Hand Embroidery has been around since the very start of human civilization, with the earliest traces found back in 30,000 B.C. The art of Embroidery was very popular in the time of Ancient Egypt amongst women who decorated clothing using metallic threads. Additionally, Solid gold sequins sewn into royal garments were found inside the tomb of Tutankhamun, revealing one of the oldest surviving examples of hand embellishments.
In the early 20th Century, the elements apart from threads that were used for embroideries included Sequins, Glass beads, Pearls, Quills, and Bullion Wire
Beads are thought to be one of the earliest forms of trade between members of the human race. The popularity of embroidery was very prevalent in European countries like Italy and France.
Karigars during the Mughal reign, embroidering Shoe panels
Ref- Book: The Jur Doze or Embroider.
Chatrapati Shivaji Museum, Mumbai.
Embroidery styles and materials have changed over and over, but stitches and techniques remained the same.
Haute couture is inseparable from extensive Handicrafts, it is among the crafts that help brands distinguish from Fast Fashion which ensures Fashion houses deliver those Headlines catching one-off Silhouettes for Special events & expressing their design aesthetics. Embroideries help brands to leverage the craft & achieve exceptional designs. Embellishments help designers diversify their know-how, hence giving their customers a broader choice of offerings with endless materials, colours, techniques, designs, and continuous Research & Developments, ensuring no limit to creativity.
Our Artisans
Our Artisans are at the heart of Rumi India, They work their magic with every bead or sequin they stitch.
For many of our artisans, the craft is more than just a source of income. It’s a form of expression that’s closely connected to their history and identity, each artisan with whom we work possesses great talent which is learned through many years of practice & dedication.
Our relations with artisans are based on fair trade, ethical business practices, and the provision of a safe environment.
