The craft of producing
Crewel work began in Britain and it's small
colony called America during the Jacobean period
which ran from 1602 –1649. It was during this
time period that Britain established its first
presence in India. It was
sometime in the late 17 th century that skilled
artisans in Kashmir began
producing Crewel Work fabric. Much of this
production was made for the British market.
Today's market for Crewel is worldwide and our
company is recognized as one of the major
manufacturers and exporters.
The colorful,
timeless designs composed mostly of flowers and
vines are drawn from nature and limited only by
the artisan's imagination. Crewel is unique in
its ability to compliment almost any style of
interior décor. We have an enormous collection
of designs and samples available for our
customers and of course we welcome designs from
our customers as well. Shown below are just a
few samples from our vast line.
Crewel Work
fabric is entirely hand
made. The base fabric is “dosooti,” a
hand loomed cotton duck measuring 54” wide (137
cm) and may be a natural off white colour or
dyed in a variety of colours. The incredible
patterns are hand embroidered in fine-spun
woolen yarns utilizing a hook needle. Yarns are
either single or 2 ply 110-count wool. The
fabric is available in full rolls of
approximately 25 yards. Although safe for cold
hand washing we recommend dry-cleaning to
prolong the life.The main uses for Crewel
fabrics are draperies and curtains, upholstery,
bedspreads, pillows, tablecloths and various
decorative accents.
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