Wheatear Stitch

I did this small motif on a hankie with wheatear stitch for the TAST a stitch challenge by Sharon..

Wheatear stitch: Saree

This is one of my old project with wheatear stitch done on a pure silk saree.. stones and beads are added as embellishments..

Wheatear Stitch: Salwar kameez

I did the same wheatear stitch for my daughter's dress.

Wheatear stitch: Saree

Though I don't like the wheatear stitch much saree became my favourite. The wheat stitch is worked with 2 strands of  silk thread and embellished with stones, beads and pearls.
In Andhra the stitch is called kanki kuttu.

border

motifs

part of pallu

part of pallu

pallu

pallu