It was in the early 1960’s that Mrs. Siva Obeyesekere, who was passionate about all things handmade, started 15 sewing centers in the Attanagalle and Maligawa electorate. About 500 women attended the ...

While you may want try the latest embroidery trend on jeans, dresses and sweatshirts, embroidery by hand can be time consuming and, frankly, exhausting, leaving you with accidentally pricked fingers.

Kathiawar, known for its arid landscapes and coastal charm, has a rich heritage of handcrafted textiles. This embroidery style, which has been passed down through generations, bears witness to the ...