Soof (lit. “triangle”) is a technique counted out from the back of the fabric. Geometrical, whimsical variations of traditional motifs, including stylized flowers and figures, convey wishes of fertility and prosperity for the newlyweds. The designs are created with surface-satin stitches of varying lengths that allow most of the valuable silk to be visible on the front.
How to cite this article:
Goyal, P. Soof Embroidery. My Textile Notes. Available at: https://mytextilenotes.blogspot.com/2010/07/soof-embroidery.html?m=0
Goyal, P. Soof Embroidery. My Textile Notes. Available at: https://mytextilenotes.blogspot.com/2010/07/soof-embroidery.html?m=0
Have a textile question?
If you have a question related to this topic, you are welcome to ask it in the My Textile Notes Discussion Forum.
Students, merchandisers, designers, researchers and textile professionals are welcome to participate.
