{"product_id":"tree-of-life-in-sodha-pakko-embroidery-2","title":"Tree of Life in Sodha Pakko Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis striking rectangular textile panel showcases Sodha Pakko embroidery, a legendary craft of the Sodha Rajput community of Kutch, celebrated for its dense, vibrant execution and exceptional longevity. Through an incredibly rich and rhythmic composition organized into a beautiful arched niche featuring a central Tree of Life, the piece beautifully captures the desert heritage and detailed artistry of the Sodha community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSodha Pakko is a highly specialized embroidery style whose name literally translates to \"permanent\", generally featuring curvilinear and organic shapes. Traditionally, it is practiced by the women of the community. The process begins by sketching flowing design paths, outlining them first with a chain stitch. The interiors of these shapes are then heavily packed using dense buttonhole fillings and satin stitch variations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central composition features an exceptionally dynamic layout structured within a multi-lobed archway reminiscent of a prayer rug (mihrab). Underneath the golden embroidered arch, a stylized Tree of Life rises from a multi-tiered, triangular hillock mound embedded with circular ringed accents at the base, which represents the earth.The tree features an upright ochre trunk sprouting symmetrical, curved branches laden with layered purple, green and red foliage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround the outside of the central arch is a grid of square tiles filled with tiny, alternating color blocks of green, red and purple. Scattered across the center of these tiles are circular mirrors (abhla) bound securely by buttonhole stitching, which glint elegantly against the surrounding threads, adding a distinct shine to the artwork against the black fabric background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe embroidered assembly is tightly enclosed by a border showcasing a continuous running vine motif rendered in purple, red and green, punctuated by round circular accents enclosed inside square blocks at all four corners and featuring ablas. Set within a wide, outer fabric frame in a deep plum hue, this framing grounds the immense decorative detail and encloses the composition within a perfectly tailored, traditional finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49457522507990,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Tree_of_Life-_in_Sodha_Pakko.png?v=1784706019","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/tree-of-life-in-sodha-pakko-embroidery-2","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}