Handloom Kota Doria Cotton Kashidakari Hand Embroidery Dupatta with Zari Border

Kashida Embroidery is one of the most ancient and traditional types of craft. It is also known as ‘Kasida’. The embroidery is done with multi-colored threads. This delicate and traditional form of art is done by the young men of Kashmir. From early time to today Kashmiri Embroidery (Kashida) has its own recognition all over the country and also around the world. It reflects the historic traditional art of the Kashmir. Kota doria is a blend of strong cotton and lustrous silk yarns, Kota doria is an age-old Indian textile produced in the Kota district of Rajasthan. The Doria or the threads are finely interweaves to make the check patterns. Its lightweight and sheer texture giving an exquisite grace and elegance of its own.

Dastkar - Selected Craftspeople

From a large canvas of artisans across India, Dastkar partners to brings selected crafts-persons online on iTokri. Dastkar works with rural men and women to create indigenous crafts, the skills of which have been passed generation-to-generation. Dastkar, also a 'mela' expert, has been organizing crafts fairs across the country since two decades giving international exposure to artisans and beautiful handcrafted bliss to craft-lovers!! We at iTokri, love them for what they do!!