What is unique about Kasuti embroidery?

It involves four specialized stitches (gavanti, murgi, negi, and menthi) and is done without using knots, often requiring up to 5,000 hand-stitches.

Folk Embroidery and Textiles

UPSC Archival Analysis

Phulkari is from Punjab, Dharaniya from Gujarat, Kasuti from Karnataka, and Karchobi is a traditional art of Rajasthan.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

ID: ART_CUL_2021_148 Ref: Handmade in India by Aditi Ranjan