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[[File:ರವಿಕೆ - ವ&ಅ ಮುಸೆಉಮ್.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Kasuti embroidery work on [[Choli|Ravike]] ca. 1855-1879. ]] | [[File:ರವಿಕೆ - ವ&ಅ ಮುಸೆಉಮ್.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Kasuti embroidery work on [[Choli|Ravike]] ca. 1855-1879. ]] | ||
'''Kasuti''' ({{lang-kn|ಕಸೂತಿ}}) is a traditional form of folk embroidery practised in the state of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref name="kasu"> An [[exhibition]] of Kasuti work is reported by {{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2007/03/15/stories/2007031501430200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001000117/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2007/03/15/stories/2007031501430200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-10-01|title=Exhibition of Kasuti work|access-date=2007-04-22|location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2007-03-15}}</ref> Kasuti work which is very intricate sometimes involves putting up to 5,000 stitches by hand and is traditionally made on dresswear like [[Ilkal saree|Ilkal]] sarees, [[Choli|Ravike]] and [[Achkan|Angi | '''Kasuti''' ({{lang-kn|ಕಸೂತಿ}}) is a traditional form of folk embroidery practised in the state of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref name="kasu"> An [[exhibition]] of Kasuti work is reported by {{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2007/03/15/stories/2007031501430200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001000117/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2007/03/15/stories/2007031501430200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-10-01|title=Exhibition of Kasuti work|access-date=2007-04-22|location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2007-03-15}}</ref> Kasuti work which is very intricate sometimes involves putting up to 5,000 stitches by hand and is traditionally made on dresswear like [[Ilkal saree|Ilkal]] sarees, [[Choli|Ravike]]/[[Kuppasa(Khana)]] and [[Achkan|Angi]]. The [[Karnataka]] Handicrafts Development Corporation (KHDC) holds a [[geographical indications]] (GI) protection for Kasuti embroidery which provides [[intellectual property]] rights on Kasuti to KHDC.<ref name="hist"> History of Kasuti is mentioned by {{cite news|author=Govind D. Belgaumkar and Anil Kumar Sastry|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/27/stories/2006102714680200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210153012/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/27/stories/2006102714680200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-02-10|title=Unique symbols of Karnataka |access-date=2007-04-22|location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2006-10-27}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The history of Kasuti dates back to the [[Chalukya]] period.<ref name="hist" /> The name ''Kasuti'' is derived from the words ''Kai'' (meaning hand) and ''Suti'' (meaning | The history of Kasuti dates back to the [[Chalukya]] period.<ref name="hist" /> The name ''Kasuti'' is derived from the words ''Kai'' (meaning hand) and ''Suti/suttu'' (meaning wrap/weave), indicating an activity that is done using cotton and hands.<ref name="name"> The origin of Kasuti is discussed by {{cite web | ||
|author=Shyam Subbalakshmi B M | |author=Shyam Subbalakshmi B M | ||
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}}</ref> The women courtiers in the [[Mysore Kingdom]] in the 17th century were expected to be adept in 64 arts, with Kasuti being one of them.<ref name="name" /> The Kasuti embroidery features folk designs influenced by rangoli patterns of [[Karnataka]] | }}</ref> The women courtiers in the [[Mysore Kingdom]] in the 17th century were expected to be adept in 64 arts, with Kasuti being one of them.<ref name="name" /> The Kasuti embroidery features folk designs influenced by rangoli patterns of [[Karnataka]]. In Karnataka [[Sari|Sarees]] embroidered with Kasuti were expected to be a part of the bridal trousseau of which one saree made of black silk with Kasuti embroidery called ''Chandrakali saree'' was of premier importance. | ||
==Kasuti work== | ==Kasuti work== | ||
[[File:Kasuti embroidery.jpg|thumb|Motifs of kasuti embroidery]] | [[File:Kasuti embroidery.jpg|thumb|Motifs of kasuti embroidery]] | ||
Kasuti work involves embroidering very intricate patterns like [[gopura]], [[chariot]], [[palanquin]], lamps and [[conch shell]]s. Locally available materials are used for Kasuti | Kasuti work involves embroidering very intricate patterns like [[gopura]], [[chariot]], [[palanquin]], lamps and [[conch shell]]s. Locally available materials are used for Kasuti. The work is laborious and involves counting of each thread on the cloth. The patterns are stitched without using knots to ensure that both sides of the cloth look alike.<ref name="kasut"> A detailed description of Kasuti work is provided by {{cite web|author=K. L. Kamat|url=http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/art/kasuti.htm|title=Kasooti – Traditional Embroidery |work=Online Webpage of Kamat's Potpourri|publisher=© 1996-2007 Kamat's Potpourri|access-date=2007-04-22}}</ref> Different varieties of stitches are employed to obtain the desired pattern. Four types of the stitches employed are ''Gavanthi'', ''Murgi'', ''Negi'' and ''Menthi''.<ref name="crafts">A brief description of Kasuti is provided by {{cite web|url=http://www.cimindia.net/Indian%20Crafts.pdf|title=Indian crafts|work=Online webpage of cimindia.net|publisher=2004, Conferences & Incentive Management (I) Pvt. Ltd.|access-date=2007-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070203094351/http://www.cimindia.net/Indian%20Crafts.pdf|archive-date=3 February 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Gavanthi'' is a double running stitch used for marking vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines, ''Murgi'' is a zig-zag stitch, ''Negi'' is a running stitch and ''Menthi'' is a cross stitch resembling fenugreek seeds. | ||
==Current scenario== | ==Current scenario== | ||
Kasuti work has grown beyond its traditional boundaries to be used in other dress materials like the [[Mysore]] silk saree.<ref name="mys">Mysore silk sarees using Kasuti work is mentioned by | Kasuti work has grown beyond its traditional boundaries to be used in other dress materials like the [[Mysore]] silk saree.<ref name="mys">Mysore silk sarees using Kasuti work is mentioned by | ||
{{cite web|author=Aruna Chandaraju|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/03/05/stories/2005030502400300.htm|title=Modern MYSURU|work=Online Webpage of The Hindu, dated 2005-03-05|publisher=2005, The Hindu|access-date=2007-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050508214803/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/03/05/stories/2005030502400300.htm|archive-date=8 May 2005|url-status= | {{cite web|author=Aruna Chandaraju|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/03/05/stories/2005030502400300.htm|title=Modern MYSURU|work=Online Webpage of The Hindu, dated 2005-03-05|publisher=2005, The Hindu|access-date=2007-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050508214803/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/03/05/stories/2005030502400300.htm|archive-date=8 May 2005|url-status=usurped}}</ref> A Kasuti centre was set up in [[Hubli]], [[Karnataka]] by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of [[Karnataka]] to encourage the Kasuti culture and also provide a single roof for the rural women to showcase their craft.<ref name="hist" /> However Kasuti work is suffering from poor patronage with not many people willing to take the craft seriously; an indication of which is the closure of the ''Karnataka Kasuti'' classes by the JSS college in [[Dharwad]].<ref name="hist" /> | ||
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Kasuti (Kannada: ಕಸೂತಿ) is a traditional form of folk embroidery practised in the state of Karnataka, India.[1] Kasuti work which is very intricate sometimes involves putting up to 5,000 stitches by hand and is traditionally made on dresswear like Ilkal sarees, Ravike/Kuppasa(Khana) and Angi. The Karnataka Handicrafts Development Corporation (KHDC) holds a geographical indications (GI) protection for Kasuti embroidery which provides intellectual property rights on Kasuti to KHDC.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
The history of Kasuti dates back to the Chalukya period.[2] The name Kasuti is derived from the words Kai (meaning hand) and Suti/suttu (meaning wrap/weave), indicating an activity that is done using cotton and hands.[3] The women courtiers in the Mysore Kingdom in the 17th century were expected to be adept in 64 arts, with Kasuti being one of them.[3] The Kasuti embroidery features folk designs influenced by rangoli patterns of Karnataka. In Karnataka Sarees embroidered with Kasuti were expected to be a part of the bridal trousseau of which one saree made of black silk with Kasuti embroidery called Chandrakali saree was of premier importance.
Kasuti work[edit | edit source]
Kasuti work involves embroidering very intricate patterns like gopura, chariot, palanquin, lamps and conch shells. Locally available materials are used for Kasuti. The work is laborious and involves counting of each thread on the cloth. The patterns are stitched without using knots to ensure that both sides of the cloth look alike.[4] Different varieties of stitches are employed to obtain the desired pattern. Four types of the stitches employed are Gavanthi, Murgi, Negi and Menthi.[5] Gavanthi is a double running stitch used for marking vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines, Murgi is a zig-zag stitch, Negi is a running stitch and Menthi is a cross stitch resembling fenugreek seeds.
Current scenario[edit | edit source]
Kasuti work has grown beyond its traditional boundaries to be used in other dress materials like the Mysore silk saree.[6] A Kasuti centre was set up in Hubli, Karnataka by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka to encourage the Kasuti culture and also provide a single roof for the rural women to showcase their craft.[2] However Kasuti work is suffering from poor patronage with not many people willing to take the craft seriously; an indication of which is the closure of the Karnataka Kasuti classes by the JSS college in Dharwad.[2]
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Kasuti embroidery work on silk depicting ratha
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ An exhibition of Kasuti work is reported by "Exhibition of Kasuti work". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 15 March 2007. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2007.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 History of Kasuti is mentioned by Govind D. Belgaumkar and Anil Kumar Sastry (27 October 2006). "Unique symbols of Karnataka". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 10 February 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2007.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The origin of Kasuti is discussed by Shyam Subbalakshmi B M. "Between the folds". Online Edition of The Deccan Herald, dated 2003-11-23. 2003 The Printers (Mysore) Private Ltd. Archived from the original on 4 April 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2007.
- ↑ A detailed description of Kasuti work is provided by K. L. Kamat. "Kasooti – Traditional Embroidery". Online Webpage of Kamat's Potpourri. © 1996-2007 Kamat's Potpourri. Retrieved 22 April 2007.
- ↑ A brief description of Kasuti is provided by "Indian crafts" (PDF). Online webpage of cimindia.net. 2004, Conferences & Incentive Management (I) Pvt. Ltd. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2007.
- ↑ Mysore silk sarees using Kasuti work is mentioned by Aruna Chandaraju. "Modern MYSURU". Online Webpage of The Hindu, dated 2005-03-05. 2005, The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 May 2005. Retrieved 22 April 2007.
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