Trends in Indian jewellery demand are fast changing. Preferences
are shifting from traditional forms of jewellery to trendy jewellery - commonly
known as junk jewellery, fashion jewellery, imitation jewellery, and a gamut of
other names.
A new trend is emerging in junk jewellery - embroidered
jewellery. A far cry from the traditional heavy jewellery, embroidered
jewellery is colourful, light, creative and fun to wear. This kind of jewellery
that suits almost all kinds of garments is gradually gaining acceptance in the
fashion world. Though embroidered jewellery has been around for quite some time
on a small scale, the national and international demand for embroidered
jewellery has been rising constantly in the past couple of years. It is now being
considered as an item with a considerably high export potential.
Embroidered jewellery is commonly made of materials such as
metal, shells, wood, cloth, sequins, glass, beads, horn, bone, lac, leather, etc.
These materials are used in different combinations to create various kinds of
artistic designs. A considerable amount of time, effort, creativity and precision is invested in the preparation of such jewellery, as most pieces have intricate
workmanship. Bracelets, bangles, earrings, necklaces, rings, pendants and
cufflinks are the commonly available forms of embroidered jewellery.
Usually, the base of the jewel is made of cloth, leather, metal,
wood or lac. In the last three cases, the base is covered with cloth. Embroidery
is done on the cloth, using colourful threads, so as to create attractive
pieces of jewellery. Silver and golden threads are also made use of, to add to
the elegance of the jewel. Sometimes, embellishments like glass, sequins, shells,
beads, horn and bone are used to add to the beauty of the design. In some
cases, precious and semi-precious stones are also made use of.
Usually, in case of rings, the base ring is made of metal,
while an embroidered stud made up of felt, jute or leather is attached to it. Similar
is the case with bracelets. The base may be made of metal, while embroidered
studs or pieces of embroidered fabric may be attached to it. Some of the
embroidery styles that are commonly found in case of embroidered bracelets are
knot stitches, Romanian crocheting, woven picots, bullion knots and Tunisian
Intarsia crocheting.
The craft of making embroidered jewellery was largely practiced in the villages of India, but with its rising popularity, it has begun to be produced in the urban areas as well. Sometimes, embroidered jewellery is also custom-made, to
suit the individual requirements of customers.
Some of the main reasons behind the picking up of the trend
of embroidered jewellery are that they are trendy, attractive and go with all
kinds of apparel. Also, they are inexpensive, and can be easily afforded by all
classes of people.
So, the next time you are looking for some trendy jewels,
don't forget to shop for some great embroidered jewellery!
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