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Bed Spreads |
One of the most popular handicraft items available in the country of India are the bed spreads . Apart from being hand made they appear in varied forms and designs. They also make for one of the excellent handicraft gifts for friends and family members. The different types of bed spreads available in India include batik, embroidered and block print ones. It is not only an item of use but also a wonderful item for decorating the home.
Amongst the different types of bed spreads the best ones are those which are made of pure cotton. Proper care of the item would ensure that it serves its purpose for a very long time. Since they are hand made some particular guidelines need to be followed for maintaining the bed spread. A light detergent should be used while washing it and the process of washing itself should not be too harsh.
The bed spread from India meets the needs of all types and sizes of beds. The different sizes in which they are made include single size, double size, regular size, king size, etc.
The colors are also as varied as the sizes in which they are available. Some of the common colors for the Indian bed spreads include blue, red, yellow, orange, purple, etc.
The embroidery bed spreads of India are possibly the ones which have never ceased to delight the owners of one. They have some of the most fantastic designs and images woven into them. |
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The ones which are bought in large numbers boast of pictures of Indian gods and goddesses. Many of them also contain images from the great Indian epics like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
Some of the popular embroidery bed spreads of India originate from the states of Rajasthan, West Bengal and Kashmir. The work from West Bengal is known as the Kantha. The other famous embroidery bed spreads include Phulkari, Banjara, Banni and Mirror work. The fabrics which are used to make the items include materials like cotton, silk, satin, polyester, wool, etc. The block print bed spreads and the batik ones are what you could opt for if you do not prefer the embroidered ones.
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