Lift - Art Stories & Tutorials

This experience draws you into the quiet precision of Kashmiri hand embroidery where steady stitching turns simple fabric into patterned work. In Maqbool’s studio the process begins with soft outlines that slowly gain colour and shape through patient needlework. Motifs often echo the region’s landscapes and everyday influences, giving each design a sense of place. Threads are chosen carefully, and each stitch builds texture without rushing. A small embroidered motif takes form during the session using traditional techniques. By the end, the cloth in hand reflects the calm and detail that define this long standing craft.

What it covers

    •        An introduction to Kashmiri embroidery and its cultural background
    •        A look at how patterns are transferred and prepared on fabric
    •        Insight into regional stitch styles that create depth and texture
    •        Exposure to thread choices and the role of colour in local motifs
    •        An understanding of how layered stitches bring the design together