{"product_id":"patchwork-in-jat-dhaneta-embroidery","title":"Patchwork in Jat Dhaneta Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis vibrant square textile panel showcases Jat Dhaneta embroidery, a traditional craft celebrated for its robust texture, complex geometry and intricate mirrorwork. Through a highly structured grid composition, the piece captures the technical brilliance and rich nomadic heritage of the Jat community of Kutch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJat Dhaneta is one of the four major embroidery styles practiced by the specific subgroups of the Kutchi Jat community. Traditionally rendered on the yokes of structural garments, the art form is defined by its solid, sturdy appearance and intensely textured surface. The style is uniquely recognized by geometric and abstract motifs built upon a foundational grid, characterized by two distinctive features, a tiny mirror embedded directly at the center of each motif, and highly structured, radiating lines that flow within the designs and all over the composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this composition, the square panel is divided into asymmetrical sections of rectangular and square blocks, each displaying a geometric design. The layout showcases an incredible vocabulary of designs. The central sections have a column of repeating diamond lattices, and a distinct checkered box pattern. The top left corner features a square section containing a circle in the center with four “arms” radiating outward. Below this is a rectangular section with bold angular vectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA column on the far right displays a wheel-like medallion in the centre flanked by four semicircular motifs of the same kind, while the bottom corner contains three circular motifs. The entire mosaic is neatly enclosed on all four sides by a crisp, black-and-white dashed accent border. This clean, structured frame neatly grounds the artwork, enclosing the vibrant geometric patterns within a sophisticated and traditional finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color palette relies on traditional warm tones, such as maroon, red, orange and yellow, all punctuated by stark cream highlights that trace the interior shapes. There is also an incorporation of small, round mirrors (abhla) embedded directly into the core of these geometric forms. These mirrors provide brilliant reflective focal points that serve to brighten the deep visual weight of the heavy needlework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA key feature of Jat Dhaneta 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234425643222,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Patchwork_in_Jat_Garaasiya_Embroidery.png?v=1784095062","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/patchwork-in-jat-dhaneta-embroidery","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}