Kamal Kadai- twisted centre and two colours This Kamal Kadai flower is very basic and done over an odd number of spokes. I have used different colors for laying the foundation stitches (spokes) and the weaving. The effect from two colors is different from what might result from using the...
Kamal Kadai – in modern hand embroidery It is great fun to use Kamal Kadai technique over modern embroidery. It is possible to combine the weaving technique with other stitches that can pose a favourable foundation. This page will give you a few such ideas and encourage you to create...
Kamal Kadai – petals with beads When using an odd number of spokes, it is a great idea to use beads at the ends of the petals. This not only covers the elongated part of the stitch left unwoven but also gives a beautiful enriched touch to the flower. You...
Kamal Kadai- even number of spokes, variegated thread and embellished centre Kamal Kadai flowers made with an even number of spokes ensures that the petals are filled to the brim and not left with an ‘extra’ long foundation stitch in the middle. The center is filled with a bead or...
Kamal Kadai – open centre This version of Kamal Kadai is typical kind used in this embroidery form. The centre part of the flower is left open, and so the spokes are worked one petal at a time, radiating from the centre . The centre space is then filled with...
Kamal Kadai – the basics Kamal Kadai literally means ‘Lotus Embroidery‘ in Hindi/ Urdu languages. The name must have come about from the way the shape of the petals is made using the weaving technique. The petals are longest in the middle with a step-like descending formation on either side,...
Woven Trellis Stitch is also known as Web-Trellis [DE]. How to do the Woven Trellis Stitch This is a rich-looking stitch, used especially to make flower petals. The weaving done to make this stitch gives a dimensional effect. It is a common stitch used in the needle weaving style of...
About the Weave Stitch Family These stitches often need a foundation over which the weaving is made. The foundation is made using straight stitches to cover the pattern area or a particular shape. Then, the weaving is worked over these stitches, without going through the fabric to create beautiful texture...
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