Simple method of block printing – Tutorial
Most of us know about block printing. Block printed fabric and sarees are very well known in India. The block printing method followed in India is very intricate and...
Ranjana's Craft Blog :My experiences with arts and crafts
Design Of The Week – Kasuti Gopura motif
I have shared in recent post, that I am learning Kasuti embroidery. This design in part of the learning. I have learnt basics of Kasuti from a teacher. Now...
Work In Progress On Wednesday- Relief painting
I had started this relief painting quite sometime ago. When I had just finished tracing and outline, I had shared about this painting. But recently started working again. Finished...
Block printing- My floral blocks collection
Block printing is an ancient method of decorating fabrics. This is very famous in Rajasthan and Gujarat states in India. Though to designing dresses and sarees, I have used...
Design of the week- Kutchwork design in multicolor thread
Among embroidery Kutchwork design is always my favourite. I always have a Kutchwork project in work in progress list :). In fact everyday I make at least one motif...
Parsi gara lace saree design
Parsi garas are sarees with very intricate embroidery. These are very expensive. The entire saree or borders are embroidered with floral designs. The floral designs are embroidered with satin...
Mini iron for quilting
This is the one I longed from a long time, mini iron for quilting. Though recently I haven’t made any quilt, quilting in one of my favourites. I used...
Works In Progress On Wednesday- Kalamkari patchwork and Hand embroidery on saree
Kalamkari patchwork on saree is always my favourite. I have good collection of Kalamkari patches. I have collected them over the years. Some I have used designing sarees, some...
Tatted lace and motif on a handbag
From last year I am tatting more and more. Though I knew tatting since twenty years, I was not tatting so much. The tatting art revived when I started...
Valentine’s Day Card Making
Happy Valentine’s Day. I am sharing the Valentine’s Day cards I made this time, using distress ink techniques and stamping. Here I have used, design paper in the background...