📖 generic · CBSE Class 11 English medium · HOME SCIENCE · Page 46definition

Kasuti

Chapter 7: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts · HOME SCIENCE

Kasuti Kasuti is the term used for the embroidery of Karnataka. Kasuti word is derived from the Persian word kashida , which means embroidery. Like phulkari , it is also a domestic craft mainly done by women. This is the most subtle form of embroidery, where the embroidery threads follow the pattern of the weave of the fabric.

It is done on silk material with fine strands of silk threads. Even the colours used tend to blend with the background material. The main designs seem to be inspired from the temple architecture of the area.

Related topics

Have a question about this topic?

Get an AI answer grounded in your actual textbook — with the exact page reference.

Ask AI about this topic →