Atelier Craft Dossier
Techniques & Textiles
An archival guide to the four centuries of Mewari embellishment and handloom weaving practiced in our Udaipur atelier.
Craft Technique 01140+ Hours
Mewari Gota Patti & Tukdi
Originating in the royal courts of Rajasthan, Gota Patti uses ribbons of real gold and silver metallic wire woven with silk warp. Artisans cut individual leaves, petals, and paisleys (tukdi) and sew them onto pure mulberry silk with blind hem stitches.
Craft Technique 02200+ Hours
3D Sculpted Dabka & Zardozi
Heavyweight festive garments and velvet silhouettes are embellished using flexible coiled dabka wire threaded onto fine sewing needles. Stitched over padded felt foundations, it creates a luminous 3-dimensional relief that catches candlelight at celebrations.