Design Resource
Lambani Embroidery - Bijapur, Karnataka
Traditional Attire of Banjara
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S. and Shruthi K.
Tools and Raw Materials
Materials used to make the embroidery are available for the Lambani’s in the nearby city market. The fabric used is usually loosely handloom woven. The fabric is dyed with chemical or natural colors. But mostly natural dyes are gaining popularity. The threads used for embroidery are cotton embroidery threads which are available readymade in the markets in wide range of shades. Other tools and materials used are:
• Pair of scissors used to cut the thread and fabric.
• Needle used to stitch the threads in different patterns.
• Mirror pieces of different shapes used embroider on the fabric.
• Shells and beads to embellish to embroidered designs.
• Cardboard stencil used to mark the design pattern on the fabric.
• Marking white pencil used to mark the design on fabric.
• Sewing machine used to sew the embroidered appliqued on the garment/dress.
