Under The Embroidered Sky : Embroidered Of The Ahirs Of Kutch (DVD Only)

This volume, the first in the series provides an intimate and insightful glimpse into the world of Ahir embroidery and the women who practise it. It explores the place of embroidery in Ahir life; identifies the characteristic features of this embroidery style; decodes the languages of stitches and mirrors, motifs and borders; and describes the ways in which embroidery is used in clothing, accessories and home decorations. The second half of the book looks at the efforts of shrujan in reviving and rejuvenating the traditional embroideries of kutch, and using the craft women\'s embroidery skill to secure a sustainable livelihood for them.