Embroidered long skirts are
famous for their royal look and rich feel. Indian embroidered long
skirts come in different styles and designs. Any skirt whether silk,
crepe, cotton, georgette gets an enhanced look with embroidery.
The embroidered skirts can be divided into two categories:
- Hand Embroidered Skirts
Hand embroidered skirt is a result of the efforts done by our
craftsmen. In such type of skirts, the embroidery work is
embellished with threads. Chikankari, kantha, phulkari are famous
hand emroidery used in such skirts. There are many decorative items
that can be also embroidered along with the thread like stars,
beads, moti, gungroo, laces, stones and jewels etc.
- Machine Embroidered Skirts
In machine embroidered skirts, the main component of embroidery is
threads of different colors and fabric like cotton, polyester, silk,
resham, silver, gold etc. Machine embroidery has better look than
the hand embroidered skirt.
Design patterns on embroidered skirts depend on some popular type
of works such as:
- Embroidery work
- Patch work
- Floral work
- Lace work
- Bead work
The fashion focus below the waist has been fairly ethnic.
Embroidered skirts in vibrant colours, patterns, fabric are always
attractive. While the heavy embroidered ones are preferred during
marriage and other celebrations, the light embroidered ones give a very
graceful look.