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Kasuthi Embroidery — Geometric stitches of Karnataka

Kasuthi Embroidery

Geometric stitches of Karnataka

Kasuti is a traditional hand embroidery of Karnataka, believed to have originated in North Karnataka and practised for generations. The craft, with literary references dating back to the 15th century, has traditionally adorned in sarees and household textiles. Kasuti is valued for its intricate geometric patterns and motifs inspired by temples, chariots, flowers, birds and other elements of Karnataka’s cultural heritage. More than an embroidery technique, Kasuti represents the skill, patience and artistic heritage of Karnataka’s craft communities.

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Kasuti Mirror-Work Sling Bag

Kasuti Mirror-Work Sling Bag

A cream quilted sling bag with a Kasuti-embroidered flap of geometric colour blocks and shisha mirrors, finished with a yellow-and-blue braided strap.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric with mirror work

Banjara Kasuti Framed Mini Set

Banjara Kasuti Framed Mini Set

Three dark-wood framed squares of vibrant Banjara Kasuti — sunburst mirror motif, dotted grid and star geometry — for coasters or wall décor.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric, framed

Kasuti Floral Coaster Set

Kasuti Floral Coaster Set

Six square coasters with circular floral Kasuti motifs on blue and purple bases, each finished with a bold black border.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric

Kasuti Diamond-Band Shoulder Bag

Kasuti Diamond-Band Shoulder Bag

A quilted blue-grey shoulder bag with horizontal Kasuti diamond bands in green, maroon and red, carried on a red-and-green braided strap.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric

Framed Kasuti Mirror-Work Wall Hanging

Framed Kasuti Mirror-Work Wall Hanging

A long maroon panel of geometric Kasuti bands and a row of shisha-centred circles, presented in a dark wood frame.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric with mirror work, framed

Kasuti Star Panel Runner

Kasuti Star Panel Runner

A forest-green fabric strip with five colourful star squares framed by a border of embroidered mirrors — bold folk colour for table or wall.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric with mirror work

Kasuti Mirror Clutch

Kasuti Mirror Clutch

A dusty-pink corduroy clutch with a Kasuti band of diamond-framed mirrors and cowrie shell accents at each end.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric with mirror work

Kasuti Framed Motif Trio

Kasuti Framed Motif Trio

Three framed Kasuti squares — star geometry, sunburst centre and dotted grid — dark wood frames for coaster or gallery display.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric, framed

Kasuti Crossbody Pouch

Kasuti Crossbody Pouch

A navy pouch with pink quilted ends and a central Kasuti square of gold ground, turquoise cross and tiny mirrors, on a red-and-blue braided strap.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric with mirror work

Framed Kasuti Geometric Panel

Framed Kasuti Geometric Panel

A narrow deep-red framed panel of Kasuti diamonds, zig-zags and mirror-centred circles — precise counted-thread craft for the wall.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric with mirror work, framed

Kasuti Temple-Motif Textile

Kasuti Temple-Motif Textile

Coral-red fabric with scattered buttas and a cobalt panel bearing a white-outlined temple gopuram — classic Kasuti temple and border motifs.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric

Mustard Kasuti Sling Pouches

Mustard Kasuti Sling Pouches

A pair of mustard zip pouches with fuchsia bird-print corners edged in dark Kasuti stitch — compact everyday carry with folk colour.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric

Kasuti Elephant & Peacock Banner

Kasuti Elephant & Peacock Banner

A black Kasuti wall banner of elephants, peacocks and a central chariot motif, framed by colour blocks and dangling triangular tassels.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric

Kasuti Framed Home Décor Set

Kasuti Framed Home Décor Set

Framed red-ground Kasuti pieces — Warli-style dance circle, bird panel and elephant key holder with metal rings — folk stitch for the home.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric, framed

Kasuti Peacock Toran

Kasuti Peacock Toran

A black hanging toran with Kasuti peacocks, temple forms and diamond bands, finished with alternating green, yellow and red pennants.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric with mirror work

Black Kasuti Stole with Mirror Work

Black Kasuti Stole with Mirror Work

Black fabric ends embroidered with Kasuti star and temple motifs, shisha sunbursts and neon triangular fringe — festive stole or pallu detail.

Material: Hand-embroidered fabric with mirror work