NARSAPUR LACE
Introduced By: A Couple From Scotland
Home Town: Razole Taluk In East Godavari District and Narsapur, & Palakol Areas Of West Godavari District
Famous Items: Bedspreads, Tablecloths, Mats, Luncheon Sets, Door Curtains, Skirts, Frocks, Waistcoats
Made with thin threads and woven with thin
stainless steel crochet needles of varying sizes, the exquisite hand
crocheted lace works of Andhra Pradesh are
very popular. The craft was introduced by a couple from Scotland and is
carried on by thousands of women working part time at their homes in
Narsapur and Palakol areas of West Godavari District and Razole Taluk of
East Godavari District. This work engages more than 125,000 artisans,
mostly women.
Crafting A Dainty Look
The lace work is done with thin threads and woven with thin stainless
steel crochet needles of varying sizes. The thread used is twisted
mercerised cotton yarn made out of superior grade cotton. The designs are
created by the craftsman's nimble fingers.
The
lace work is available in different colours like pink, green and mustard,
but beige and white are the most common. It is available in different
shapes - round, oval, oblong, square and rectangle.
Lace work is also sequined with cloth to make bedspreads, pillow covers,
curtains, etc. Frocks, skirts, waistcoats, 'dupattas', etc. are the demand
of the youngsters. Lace works are also made as telephone covers, tea cosy,
mats for dressing table, wall hangings etc.
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