Tools and Raw Materials

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Design Resource

Jewish Embroidery Making

Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S.and Lija M G

Following are the tools and raw materials required to make the Indo Jewish Embroidery.

• Embroidery Frame (slate frames): It is generally used by the Cochin Jews of Mattancherry for embroidery purpose.

• Screws: It is used to fix through the holes for holding firmly on the frames.

• Embroidery Stand: It is used to support the Embroidery frames firmly.

• Fabric Materials: Generally fabric such as organdy, cross stitch and cotton are preferred.

• Sewing Needle: It is used to stitch the edges of the selected material for embroidery.

• Embroidery Needle: It is used for stitching the embroidery threads as per the design.

• Embroidery Thread: Different coloured threads of various colors are preferred in doing this embroidery.

• Sewing Thread: It is used to stitch the ends of the materials to frames for holding it firmly.

• Pencil/ Pen: It is used to draw the design on the fabric.

• Scissors: It is used to cut the extra threads.

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