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Ribbon embroidery was introduced in the 18th-century to beautify royal ball gowns. Delicate and beautiful  silk ribbon embroidery can turn your simple piece into a rich occasional piece. Ribbon motif is not only for dresses but you can use it to enhance other items such as pillow covers, household linens, jackets, photo frames, bags and purses. Ribbon embroidery is largely done in floral and leafy motifs. A craft lover who loves traditional art and patterns can easily learn this lovely embroidery. You can create various floral arrangements and design patterns with easy basic stitches.   Some of the basic simple stitches that you can use in ribbon embroidery are straight stitch, lazy-daisy stitch, stem stitch and French knot stitch. Using these simple stitches only, you can make a large variety of designs and patterns. lazy-daisy Straight stitch French knot Stem stitch

Rajasthan is synonym with rich and vibrant colors. You can see the colors in Rajasthani people’s everyday life in their attire, accessories, household decoration etc. Be it Rajasthani food, fairs & festivals, you will notice beautiful hues, symbolic of happiness, joy and affection. Rajasthani textiles and Rajasthani embroidery are worldwide popular and often used by even famous designers in their work. The use of fine intricate embroidery is not limited to costumes but also used in designing household items such as bed sheets, cushion covers, sofa covers, wall hangings and other craft items. If you are looking for a royal ethnic look for your living room, Rajasthani embroidery would be a great choice to consider. Hand embroidered Rajasthani wall hangings will speak of your nature and taste and would also give your place a unique look. You can also adorn your walls with Rajasthani paintings, murals and other handcrafted show pieces.

Silk ribbon embroidery method is used most often to simulate floral effects, so most of the stitches are for leaves or flowers. These ribbon stitches allow you to make textured leaves and dimensional flower petals.