Why in news:- Both embroidery were mentioned in a reply to a question in parliament
Kheta and Sujani Embroidery: Traditional Indian Embroidery Styles
1. Kheta Embroidery
- Origin: Practiced by the Muslim community of Bihar, especially in the Seemanchal region (districts like Kishanganj, Purnia, Araria, and Katihar).
- Style: Geometric and floral patterns with running stitch embroidery on textiles like sarees, dupattas, and kurta fabrics.
- Significance: Passed down through generations, it is a symbol of cultural identity and women’s craftsmanship.
2. Sujani Embroidery
- Origin: From Mithila region of Bihar.
- Style:
- Made using old, layered cloth (often sarees or dhotis).
- Fine running stitches with colorful threads creating elaborate motifs of women, animals, and daily life.
- It often conveys social messages, such as women’s empowerment, health, and folklore themes.
- Significance: Originally used to make quilts for newborns, now adapted into sarees, bedspreads, and wall hangings.