The good quality needle tools are available in different sizes which are used in embroidery work. Colorful threads are used according to the motif, which varies from sizes.
• Basic tools and raw materials used are:
Scissors:
Scissors help to cut the threads whenever required.
Aari :
Needle with a hook in the end known as ‘Aari’ and is used to embroider the design on the fabrics.
Beads and stones:
Beads and stones are used to embellish on the cloth.
Fabric gum:
Fabric gum is used to fix stones and beads on the fabric.
Threads:
Thread is the basic raw material to stitch designs. Types of Embroidery Threads used are:
- Milliary Wire:
A two part thread, consisting of a central core wire, with a coiled wire around it.
- Pearl Purl:
Pearl Purl is a wire that is wound into a tight coil that looks like a strand of gold pearls.
- Bullion Thread:
Wire Bullions are very fine wire threads wound into a tubular shape, similar to purl threads but tend to stretch.
- Twists or Torsade Thread:
Twists or Torsade thread is made of multiple strands of metal twisted together.
- Matte Embroidery Cotton:
The thickness of matte embroidery cotton comes from a tight twisting of 5-ply thread, which makes this floss eminently suitable for embroidering on heavy fabrics.