Design Resource
Lambani Embroidery - Yadgiri, Karnataka
Gypsy Art
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Srikanth B.
Tools and Raw Materials
The tools and raw materials that are used for Lambani Embroidery are as follows:
• Fabric: It is the base cloth on which the Lambani embroidery is carried out. Usually it is the dark bright coloured fabric loosely woven.
• Thread: Threads of various colours like white, orange, blue, maroon, green and blue are used upon the base fabric that enables the embroidery work to stand out. Usually woolen, linen threads are used for Lambani embroidery.
• Appliques: Multicoloured pieces of appliques are used along with the Lambani embroidery. Various coloured beads, shells, coins, mirrored glass, jingles and other embellishments are added to the embroidery to enhance the vibrant appearance.
