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A special kind of embroidery done with a
pointed hook used for drapery and upholstery is known as crewel.
Rows of chain stitch done with pointed hook form solid
patterns usually rotating from center and creating an embossed effect
to add richness to the textile. Crewel is done on
the thick material popularly used for furnishing and
usually carries flowing floral and creeper designs. The thick
material includes Hand-woven Cotton Fabric, Cotton Duck, Linen,
Jute etc. The Crewel embroidery is done in the thick
woolen yarn, by a pointed crochet, provides a very
dazzling and durable material for drapes and upholstery's. All
embroidery is hand done in either single or double ply wool.
Designs are available in assortment
of colors ranging from a single color to multicolor embroidery. The
price is related with the amount of embroidery done on the material.
The width of material is 52", 54" inches and length it comes in
25 or 29 meters, per roll. The craft is also available on Bedspreads,
Cushion Covers, Throws, Shams, Curtains, Duvets Covers in various
sizes ranging from single to king size.
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