Kasuti is a unique form of embroidery of north Karnataka.
The earliest known works of Kasuti date back to the 7th century A.D. in Karnataka.
The secret of this age-old embroidery is that only counting the threads of the warp can do it and weft and the designs can be traced or implanted, as outlines.
The stitch is primarily the straight or running stitch with a predetermined length of each stitch.
Since the designs are geometric, precision and neatness is a must.
Even a minor error will be obvious and spoil the effect of the embroidery.
Traditionally, it is done on Ilkal saris and blouse pieces.
Kasuti is of two different types.
The first one is the 'Do Suti' Kasuti where the length of the stitch.
It is just two threads of the fabric wherein there will be no right or wrong side of the design.
The other 'Negi Kasuti' appears to be woven – the 'right' and 'wrong' will be like those in woven patterns.
At Dakshina Chitra, Usha Sivashankar teaches this intricate handcrafted embroidery and the cost of the workshop would be Rs500 for two days inclusive of material and transport from city office and back.
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