| | Ahir Bharat Embroidery | | Ahir tribes can be found in Kutch - chiefly Bhuj, Anjar and Mandvi talukas. Their style is similar to mochi or aari embroidery. Among the Hindu Ahir, the items commonly embroidered are bags and wall hangings. Embroidered strips adorn either side of the doorway. Ahir bharat has a flowing style. Motifs such as peacocks, parrots, scorpions, elephants, the milk maid and flowers are used. The designs are drawn free hand and transferred on to the cloth using stencil. |  | | | | | The outermost detailed stitch is called 'kanta' due to its resemblance to the babool tree thorn. 'Bakhiya' is a detailing stitch and 'dana' is used for filling gaps. Chain stitch called 'sankali is used for outlines filled in with a herringbone stitch called 'vana'. Mirrors, called 'abhla' are used frequently. The tear drop shape is most commonly used in different motifs. | | | |
