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.