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2. Aran knitting patterns - Wikipedia

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   Aran knitting patterns are heavily textured knitting patterns which are named after the Aran Islands, which are located off the west coast of Ireland from County Galway and County Clare. The patterns are knitted into socks, hats, vests, scarves, mittens, afghans, pillow covers, [ 1 ] and, most commonly, sweaters.

3. Afghan (blanket) - Wikipedia

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   Mile-a-minute afghans are usually made in many separate strips, with a minimum of stitches per strip, and then the strips are joined. [7] Join-as-you-go afghans are made up of many different pieces, one of which begins where the last leaves off. Motif afghans are composed of many small motifs, squares, or blocks, such as a granny square. These ...

4. Khamak (embroidery) - Wikipedia

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   Khamak is one of the intricate embroidery forms consisting complex natural and geometric designs in repetitive or multiple patterns incorporating a combination of stitch patterns and techniques which demands high skill artisans. [2] For women in Kandahar the embroidery is a natural skill. It is their traditional activity besides weaving and sewing.

5. Afghan clothing - Wikipedia

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   Afghan clothing trends among the diaspora reflect a blend of traditional and modern styles, with many opting for embroidered dresses, tunics, and accessories that showcase Afghan craftsmanship. Platforms like Etsy's " TheafghanCrafts " and eBay's " Afghankuchiwears " offer authentic pieces, from vibrant kuchi jewelry to hand-stitched perahan ...

6. Handicraft - Wikipedia

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   Batik craftswomen in Java, Indonesia Savisiipi handicrafts store in Pori, Finland A handicraft Selling-Factory shop, Isfahan, Iran Artesanato Mineiro. A handicraft is a traditional main sector of craft making and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one's hands and skill, including work with textiles, moldable and rigid materials ...

7. Shisha (embroidery) - Wikipedia

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   Gujarat shisha work typically depicts traditional themes of tragic love stories, battles, heroes, and kings. Shisha embroidery adorns clothing and wall hangings. Embroiderers in Kutch and Kathiawar are particularly renowned for their shisha embroidery. Kutchi embroidery is distinguished by the predominance of the chain stitch in curved or ...