D'source Design Gallery on Machine Embroidery From Goa

Design Gallery

Machine Embroidery From Goa

Popular Souvenirs in Goa

Some popular patterns put up in the shop.
The stencils of the design on butter paper. There are small holes that trace the entire design.
A mixture of Chuna (limestone) with kerosene is made and rubbed on the stencils. The mixture seeps through the holes on the stencil, leaving a faint white dotted line that helps in the embroidery process.
A half embroidered design.
Various size rings to hold the cloth stiff while the embroidery is been done.
A typical foot pedal machine is used for doing the embroidery.
Various color strings for different designs.
Some popular designs.
Some popular designs.
The artist at work.
Some popular designs.
Modifications/ customizations can be seen everywhere.

Some popular patterns put up in the shop.	The stencils of the design on butter paper. There are small holes that trace the entire design.	A mixture of Chuna (limestone) with kerosene is made and rubbed on the stencils. The mixture seeps through the holes on the stencil, leaving a faint white dotted line that helps in the embroidery process.	A half embroidered design.	Various size rings to hold the cloth stiff while the embroidery is been done.	A typical foot pedal machine is used for doing the embroidery.
Various color strings for different designs.	Some popular designs.	Some popular designs.	The artist at work.	Some popular designs.	Modifications/ customizations can be seen everywhere.

Souvenirs are the best and the easiest way to preserve memories. One of the popular souvenirs that have developed in the tourist areas of Goa is machine embroidery. Popular motifs to sayings, etc. are customized according to the wish of the customer and embroidered onto a T-shirt, bag, purse, etc. The gem of this business was brought from Nepal originally where one can easily locate such shops.

Some popular patterns put up in the shop.

The stencils of the design on butter paper. There are small holes that trace the entire design.

A mixture of Chuna (limestone) with kerosene is made and rubbed on the stencils. The mixture seeps through the holes on the stencil, leaving a faint white dotted line that helps in the embroidery process.