{"product_id":"golden-tree-in-soof-embroidery-by-daya-ben","title":"Golden Tree in Soof Embroidery by Daya Ben","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis striking Soof piece by Daya Ben depicts traditional desert iconography through modern play on monochromatic contrast. The artwork depicts a highly stylized, single-toned geometric tree structure against a dark background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoof Embroidery is a traditional counted-thread embroidery practiced by women of the Meghwal community in the Kutch region of Gujarat. It is created by counting the weave of the fabric rather than drawing patterns, resulting in precise geometric designs. The embroidery is usually worked with silk threads on handwoven cotton fabric, often without any mirrors. Soof motifs are inspired by nature, including flowers, buds and abstract forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the composition stands the majestic central tree trunk, closely intertwined with layered geometric branches that shoot upward and outward to form a perfectly balanced, tapering physical silhouette. The base of the tree is formed by a wide, dense pyramid of interlocking hollow and solid triangles, meticulously stitched to create a stable foundation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRising from this root system is a central, columnar trunk rendered in tight, parallel satin stitches that acts as the anchor for a series of stepped, chevron-shaped boughs. The entire architectural form is rendered in a singular, vibrant golden silk thread, adding a brilliant, shimmering texture to the design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surrounding branches flank the central axis, leaning beautifully into the symmetry with precise, multi-tiered geometric clusters that extend outward like crystalline leaves. Each branch culminates in a stylized cross-like crest made of miniature soof triangles, keeping the negative space of the deep black background perfectly uniform on both sides. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe textile features the Soof school's signature absolute precision, using thick, sweeping blocks of directional satin stitches to give the flat threads a volumetric presence against the fabric. The color palette relies on a striking contrast between the luminous gold silk filament and the black cotton ground, a minimalist approach that highlights the meticulous line-work of every individual stitch cell. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daya Ben","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48985193218262,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Golden_Tree_in_Soof_Embroidery_by_Daya_Ben.png?v=1783584998","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/golden-tree-in-soof-embroidery-by-daya-ben","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}