{"product_id":"grid-with-squares-and-diamonds-in-jat-garaasiya-embroidery","title":"Grid with Squares and Diamonds in Jat Garaasiya Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis striking square textile panel showcases Jat Garaasiya embroidery, a traditional craft celebrated for its rigorous geometric structure, mosaic-like aesthetic and exceptional technical precision. Through an intricate grid composition, this piece beautifully captures the nomadic heritage and meticulous artistry of the Jat community of Kutch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJat Garaasiya is a specialized embroidery style practiced exclusively by the women of specific subgroups of the Kutchi Jat community. Historically rendered on the yokes of garments, this art form is distinctively executed as a counted thread embroidery style. Using only a single type of stitch, a tiny cross stitch rendered in double thread, a continuous pattern that closely resembles the complex mosaics found in Islamic tile work is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork features a uniform network of interlocking squares and diamonds that repeat symmetrically. The grid is constructed using fine lines of cream and orange thread, establishing a balanced, consistent framework with a specific arrangement of bold colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRotating diamonds alternate in rows between bright pink and green centers, framed by steps of warm yellow and bisected triangular fields of royal blue and purple. The execution of the tiny cross stitches is so densely packed that it creates a heavy, sculptural quality, completely covering the underlying fabric and creating a vibrant, tactile surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA key feature of Jat Garaasiya embroidery is the flawless uniformity and structural balance of its layout. Despite being rendered entirely by counting warp and weft threads on a thick, coarse cotton fabric. The tension of the thousands of interlocking cross stitches ensures the entire panel sits perfectly flat in its square form, and the base fabric underneath the embroidery does not show through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReflecting the traditional framing strategies of Kutchi textiles, the geometric composition is tightly enclosed by a fine, patterned border of alternating light and dark blue checkered stitches along the top and bottom edges, paired with orange-and-black dashed borders along the sides. This clean, structured frame neatly grounds the artwork, enclosing the vibrant grid within a traditional finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234032656598,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Grid_with_Squares_and_Diamonds_in_Jat_Garaasiya_Embroidery.png?v=1784094838","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/grid-with-squares-and-diamonds-in-jat-garaasiya-embroidery","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}