Shisha StitchFor Classical Glass Embroidery Work
Shisha Stitch is used in order stud fabrics with mirrors. The word ‘Shisha’ comes from the Indian language, Hindi and it means mirror. This mirror work is mostly used with Indian textiles and outfits in order to achieve rich gypsy effect. Shisha Stitch technique is started by fastening the pieces of mirror using base stitches the stitches are simple and long, around eight and they pass over the mirror and into the fabric. The stitches, even though not done neatly, should be firm enough to keep the mirrors intact and in the center.
Once the mirror is in place in Shisha Stitch, the needle is brought along the mirror and passed beneath the base threads. The thread is passed under needle similar to the way it is done in a button-hole stitch. Then, a small stitch is made on the fabric beside the mirror, and the thread is pulled under the needle. Then, the needle is passed under the base threads. The next stitch consists of making a tiny stitch beside the mirror and into the last loop stitch. Ensure that the starting stitches are tight enough and are a little distant from the sides of the shisha. Tighter stitches ensure that the mirror is held safely and that it would not be dropped when the fabric moves vigorously.
You can find shisha in different shapes and sizes, according to your requirement. The different types of shisha include antique shisha, flat sequin shisha and machine-cut shisha. You can create split shisha by setting stitched mirror rings that are available in different shapes and colors. Shisha Stitch is a traditional method of mirror work, which gives a unique appearance to the fabric.
Indian embroidery designs are considered incomplete without these embellishments. Shisha is also known as abla and it is used in embroidery in order to embellish outfits, doorway hangings or torans, curtains, handkerchiefs and even household shrines. Basically you would require the following accessories for working this Shisha Stitch – calico for backing, soft cotton fabric, beads, shisha of diameter 25 mm, sewing thread and embroidery frame. A popular type of shisha ring consists of placing the ring on a mirror with the edge of the ring being slipstitched. You can work the decorative ring around the shisha with different stitches like Cretan stitch, herringbone stitch and certainly the Shisha Stitch.
The calico in Shisha Stitch is placed under the background fabric because it supports the mirror’s weight. And, Shisha Stitch is worked through both of the fabrics. The most commonly used shape of mirror is round, but they are also used in triangular and square shapes. Since the mirror does not have any hole, it is held in place using a number of stitches that create the foundation. The different mirrors are antique shisha or hand-blown glass. These mirrors are cut with hand and are available in different shapes. Machine-cut shisha are known popularly as embroidery glass, while sequin shisha are large pieces of flat sequins. They are flat and thin and consist of a hole which is used for stitching.
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shisha stitch, stud fabric, mirror work, aari work, split stitch, embroidery, embellishment
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