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Women artisans practicing traditional Kasuti embroidery in a workshop

A Tale of Hands & Threads

The Art of Kasuti

Originating over 250 years ago in the Dharwad region of Karnataka, Kasuti is a celebrated Indian folk embroidery rooted in rural heritage and village folklore. Derived from the Kannada words Kai (hand) and Suti (cotton thread), this intricate art form was born when women from weaving families began embellishing sarees with leftover yarns. Today, it translates the stories of temple chariots (teru), lotus blooms (kamala), harvests, and wildlife into vibrant geometric motifs. What sets Kasuti apart is its incredible reversible precision—the design appears identical on both sides of the fabric, a feat achieved only through months of dedicated practice. At ARTIKRAFTS, we honor this rich legacy by empowering women with comprehensive training and guaranteed 100% employment, transforming lives through financial independence. By bridging ancient tradition with sustainable livelihoods, our artisans create timeless, heirloom-quality pieces that keep the heart of Kasuti thriving for generations to come.

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Testimonials

Smt.Supriya Sule – Political Leader

Smt.Supriya Sule – Political Leader

★★★★★

“Artikrafts is well known brand in kasuti embriodery...I am extremly happy with the products and just love wearing their Sarees.The quality is very goodd and the shipping is prompt.”

Smt.Surekha Nayak

Smt.Surekha Nayak

★★★★★

“I was looking for Kasuti hand embroidery as i had read about it online. I grew up in Karnataka and really excited to ada it to my collection. That quest lead me to Aartis Facebook Page. My first saree with Kasuti work done was on a custom color ilkal silk. I was so delighted with the outcome and so glad to have it in my saree collection. I have purchased from Aarti a lot more Kasuti embroidered work since then be it, blouse pieces or sarees of different wanes. The workmanship is flawless and neat. Aarti makes sure of that! She has worked hard to promote this> art and given women who work with her a platform to showcase their talent. I wish her and her team more success!”

Radhika Nawre Founder,Treasured Holidays

★★★★★

“have been visiting Arati Hiremath's studio in Dharwad since 2018 with my groups of textile enthusiasts. All these years, Arati has been sharing detailed intormation about Kasuti embroidery, training of artisans, diverse customer base, outreach programmes, attachments with national level institutes and much more. Our group experiences the demonstration of needle work by her team. The studio has exclusive gift articles with a lot of variety. We learn the nuances of Kasuti from Arati and her team. Each year, I look forward to visiting, her studio. My best wishes to the entire team. Hope the team continues offering handpicked collections to connoisseur of textiles.”

Sharvari Khatavkar

★★★★★

“The year was 2014. Social media, especially Facebook, was opening up. A new world was opening up. In my quest to find out what exactly do exhibitions on handlooms and handle crafts have to offer, I visited 'Paramparik Karigar' in 2014 at CSMVS, Mumbai. That's where I met Arati Hiremath first, founder of Artikrafts, and sole promoter of Kasuti embroidery back then. Arati had designed apparels which had traditional motifs of Kasuti embroidered on contemporary textiles. A simple < embroidered neckline and few butis on > the body enhanced the beauty of the cotton kurtas that she had for sale. What I liked more about her initiative was the fact that she was approachable and professional at the same time. Artikrafts has been into kasuti embroidery since 1990. Arati Hiremath has maintained the essence of GI given to this craftform of Dharwad. She's based in Dharwad andhas trained more than 650 artisans so far and given them a sustainable livelihood. Her products speak of finesse and master craftsmanship. I wish her and her team more power to further empower artisans with skill and economic independence.”

Smt.Naina Kumar

Smt.Naina Kumar

★★★★★

“Where do I begin? One day I was searching for kasuti sarees and when I googled I came across kasuti pride of Karnataka Arati. We have developed a long relation from my first saree order. From placing sarees, blouse pieces for kumkum and to stitching me pillow covers. Her knowledge of craft the saree is just amazing and always a pleasure to work with her. Arati wish you the very best and look forward to adding more curated pieces in to my wardrobe.”

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Proudly handcrafted in India

Designed and handcrafted in India using traditional techniques, each piece reflects the beauty of authentic Indian craftsmanship.

Hand-embroidered

100% Hand-embroidered

At Artikrafts, every design is brought to life through hours of meticulous hand embroidery. Crafted by skilled artisans, each product carries the authenticity, precision, and timeless beauty that only handcrafted work can offer.

Empowering Rural Women

Empowering Rural Women

At Artikrafts, every embroidered creation is handcrafted by rural women artisans of India. Our mission goes beyond creating beautiful products—we strive to empower women through sustainable employment, preserve traditional embroidery techniques, and celebrate India's rich artisanal heritage.

GI-Tag

GI-Tag

Artikrafts proudly offers GI-Tagged Kasuti embroidery, an authentic craft of Karnataka. A Geographical Indication (GI) Tag certifies its origin, authenticity, and traditional craftsmanship, helping preserve India's rich heritage while supporting the artisans who keep this timeless art alive.

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