Kasuti Embroidery

The geometric designs of Kasuti are derived from the temple sculptures. They depict bells, chariots birds and animals. There is a strong resemblance between Kasuti and Rangoli motifs. The pattern is never drawn on the cloth. The design remains in the mind and is recreated on the cloth directly with the needle and thread. The colors traditionally used in Kasuti are brighter shades of red, orange yellow and purple. There are about 700 designs under various categories. The pattern is created in such a way that both the sides of the cloth are similar in appearance. Earlier only cotton threads were used on the cotton cloth now the silk fabric is also used.

Kasuti Embroidery
Kasutis origin goes back to the Chalukya period when many