Flames-Scarlet Bedspread from Gujarat with Embroidered Bootis and Mirrors All Over

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As you can see, the base color of the bedspread is scarlet, a bright red with a tinge of color orange which gives a sense of warmth and soothing effect to the eyes. The colorful mandala designs and the blending of two colors (pink with purple, yellow with orange, pink with sky blue, green with yellow etc.) inside the geometrical compositions lead to a patch work effect. The specialty of this masterpiece is the mirror work which is known as ‘Abhala embroidery’ that enhances the beauty of a piece of cloth. You can find small round pieces of mirror attached to the base with silk threads of indigo, green, orange, deep red, royal blue and dark green colors. The thread work surrounding the mirror pieces and the intricate mandala patterns embellish the embroidery work and this is what makes this bedspread different from simple ones. You can tell that this one has come from the land of rich tradition and culture.