My Patka Border

Here I've almost finished the experimental stitches for the white Chain stitch areas of the patka. I'm in the process of completing it this weekend and starting the areas of Satin stitch in black. I have been wondering whether the do the isosceles triangles in Chain or Satin. Probably Satin is the most logical choice since it continues the original zig zag motif above the gilt ribbon and will be a nice continuation of the styles in use. I shall also thicken one of the inner circles in the wheel motif for more visual scale and balance.

To date, I can say that I'm happy. While there has been some distortion and worse in sections where I've had problems with my hands while working them, I can live with the outcome and label the results as typically period. (The point of my wardrobe is that it's been made for my personae by loving relatives who are not claiming vast expertise in needlework or that the piece originates from a Kharkana - production studio.)

I am a bit surprised by the density of the embroidery and the weight it has given to the fabric. But still pleased. The weight will ultimately help with the hanging line of the sash once tied and left to it's own devices. In an odd way it'll resemble the Scots man's sporran and keep the opening of the dhoti under more control.