Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Handcrafted Decorative Jewel Wall Hanging

The wall-hanging you see on this page has been handpicked to go into the latter category. It comprises of a foundation of gorgeous red velvet. The same has been superimposed luxuriant zardozi, a technique of embroidery that is both ancient and unique.A work of art as powerful as this would make your guests stop dead in their tracks and function as an amazing conversation-starter.

Jewel wall Hanging


From a tall, slender vase, the kind that would probably have been used to adorn the Mughal court, emerges a shock of beauteous foliage. The velvet had been stretched on a wooden stand, and a needle has been used to work - with both hands - the statement gold string onto the fabric. Note the plethora of sequins and semi-precious gemstones that have been incorporated into the complex embroidery, zooming in on which would allow you to truly appreciate the skill and labour that have gone into the finished piece.


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