In the first week of December, I had been to Warangal for a short vacation with my parents. Though it was a little disappointing to see wonderful architecture in ruins, the trip gave an wonderful insight into the art and craft of the Kaktiya Dynasty. Historically known as Orugallu and also Ekashila Nagaram (City carved in single stone), the heritage of Warangal was fascinating.
The Warangal District is also home to the famous Cherial scrolls and the Brass work of Pembarthi. But everywhere I went – regardless of the site, I found little touristy types racks selling knicks knacks. What was so special about that you might ask. Isn’t that the case with all tourist destinations? Yes indeed, but what I found quite interesting were these rows of Colorful thread that were being sold everywhere.
First I thought they had some religious importance – Like a “Thayathu – or amulet” to ward of evil and didnt really look at them on the first day. When I saw more on the second day, I took a closer and found that they were bracelets – simple woollen thread bracelets.
They were super cute and very pretty that when I came home I made a couple of them. I decided to call them the “Kakatiya Bracelets” after the great Kakatiya dynasty who once ruled there.They are extremely simple to make, so here is a tutorial.
How to make a Kakatiya Bracelet
Materials: Coloured knitting wool/ embroidery skeins, beads and spacers
Method
1) Measure the circumference of your wrist and add 6″ to it. ( you can make it shorter if you want, but his determines the length of the tie up). Take 2-3 strands of that length depending on the hole in your beads. I am using multi coloured embroidery thread here.
2) Slide a big bead into the center(I am using a lamp work evil eye bead). knot at both sides to keep the bead in place
3) Add other beads and keep knotting then as you go on.Mine has 3 beads and 2 spacers, you can add how much ever you like. The beaded portion should cover the front half of your wrist.
That’s all! These are easy (fast) to make and will work as great party favours or you can have your guests can just sit around after lunch and bead one for themselves. Just have lots of colored wool and beads of different materials so that can all make bracelets that they can take back as favours. I think that it would be a great idea for a little girl’s birthday party. What do you think? Do tell me in the comments
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