2170431 Chain Stitch Tapestry 2.11 X 4.1

These chain-stitch tapestries preserve an ancient Kashmiri art form, with every design built by hand, one stitch at a time. Artisans sketch their designs onto a jute and cheesecloth-like fabric, then use a latch-hook-like tool to pull wool through from the back, creating the outline first before filling in colors and intricate details.

Inspired by the villages around them and their own imaginations, artisans use these tapestries to tell stories of everyday life, landscapes, and the world they know. Each is a unique piece of textile art, meant to be hung on the wall and admired, not walked on.