Sujatha Rao has popularized the use of ethnic embroidery such as Kutch, Kasuti, Kantha, Chikan, Freestyle, Phulkari, Spanish Black, Zardosi, Mirror Work and many other embroidery stitches on sarees and other dress materials. She has developed innovative approaches to teaching the crafts that helped the students get a practical knowledge of combining tailoring, embroidery and fabric painting. A number of her students have ventured on their own and are commercially using this knowledge. Sujatha Rao has conducted workshops on embroidery/handicrafts on Doordarshan (Podhigai TV) and Dakshin Chitra. She has also been invited as a Judge for various handicraft/ embroidery activities conducted in local schools and charitable organizations. She can communicate effectively in four languages – Tamil, Kannada, English and Hindi.

Topics Covered

Topics that will be covered as part of this class: 1. Basic Hand Embroidery Stitches 2. Different types of stitches 3. How to use the stitches on fabrics, sarees, furnishings, etc. 4. How to blend different types of stitches, tailoring and Fabric Painting 5. How to read the re-create the designs in various books and on the internet 6. Creating your own designs.

Who should attend

The courses are designed for home makers, employed women, students of fashion technology and all those who wish to take up the same as a hobby or profession. The classes are for one hour and is scheduled for the convenience of the student.

Pre-requisites

Classes will be conducted online through interactive video. Students are expected to have a desktop/laptop, webcam and broadband internet connection. Beginners with an interest to learn but not having any basic knowledge are most welcome and will find the course very useful

What you need to bring

Requirement of textile materials, thread, embroidery ring and other accessories will be informed to the student based on the course opted by the student

Key Takeaways

Sujatha Rao has popularized the use of ethnic embroidery such as Kutch, Kasuti, Kantha, Chikan, Freestyle, Phulkari, Spanish Black, Zardosi, Mirror Work and many other embroidery stitches on sarees and other dress materials. She has developed innovative approaches to teaching the crafts that helped the students get a practical knowledge of combining tailoring, embroidery and fabric painting. A number of her students have ventured on their own and are commercially using this knowledge. Many economically backward students have benefited from her teaching and started tailoring units commercially to increase their household income.