Kasuti Embroidery

Kasuti represents a traditional folk embroidery craft hailing from the state of Karnataka, India. Kasuti work is highly intricate, often requiring the meticulous placement of up to 5,000 hand stitches. The origins of Kasuti can be traced back to the Chalukya period. The term "Kasuti" is a fusion of "Kai," meaning "hand," and "Suti" or "suttu," signifying "wrap" or "weave," highlighting the practice of using hands and cotton in this craft.