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Apparel and Textiles Science- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024
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Indian embroidery is classified as:
- Historical Classification of Indian Embroideries:
- Cultural and design historians classify traditional Indian embroideries into four contextual traditions:
- Folk embroidery: Created by rural and nomadic communities for personal and domestic ritual use (e.g., Phulkari, Kantha, Rabari).
- Temple embroidery: Created for religious iconography, temple hangings, and deities (e.g., Pichhwai, Chamba Rumal).
- Court embroidery: Patronized by royal Mughal and Rajput ateliers using precious zardozi, karchobi, and fine floss silks (e.g., Chikankari, Zari).
- Trade embroidery: Commercial textiles produced for domestic and international maritime commerce (e.g., Cambay and Bengal embroidered quilts exported to Europe).
- Conclusion: Folk, temple, court, trade (Option 1).
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