Embroidery Course Curriculum (Suitable for Sector Skill Council Certification)

🏛 Course Title: Professional Hand Embroidery Artisan

 🧵 NSQF Level: Level 3 or 4 (Based on depth)

🎯 Course Objective: to teach pupils both traditional and contemporary embroidery techniques. to produce skilled craftspeople for work and business. to ensure self-sufficiency and preserve cultural heritage through the art of embroidery.

⏳ Course Length: 360 Total Hours (270 Practical, 90 Theory)

 📝 Eligibility: Minimum 8th standard pass (or as per project requirement). Interest in craft and manual skills.

🧶 Modules: Module 1: Introduction to Embroidery (15 Hours) History and Evolution of Embroidery Importance of embroidery in Fashion & Home Decor Understanding different types of embroidery (Hand, Machine, Computerized)

 Module 2: Tools, Materials & Workstation (20 Hours) Threads, Needles, Hoops, Frames, Fabrics Setting up a safe and ergonomic embroidery workstation Maintenance and handling of tools

 Module 3: Basic Hand Embroidery Stitches (40 Hours) Running Stitch, Back Stitch Chain Stitch, Satin Stitch Stem Stitch, Lazy Daisy Stitch Blanket Stitch, French Knot (Practice sheets for each stitch)

 Module 4: Traditional Indian Embroidery Techniques (60 Hours) Chikankari (Lucknow) Kantha (West Bengal) Zardozi (Delhi, Agra, Lucknow) Phulkari (Punjab) Kashida (Kashmir) (History + Hands-on Practice)

Module 5: Surface Ornamentation (30 Hours) Beadwork Sequin Work Mirror Work Appliqué Module 6: Designing for Embroidery (30 Hours) Understanding Motifs Transferring Designs on Fabric Color Theory Basics Free-hand Drawing Practice

Module 7: Finishing Techniques (20 Hours) Trimming, Framing Washing and Care Instructions Ironing and Packaging

 Module 8: Introduction to Machine Embroidery (Optional – 20 Hours) Overview of domestic embroidery machines Basic stitching on machines

Module 9: Entrepreneurship & Work Readiness (25 Hours) Building a Portfolio Costing and Pricing Handcrafted Items Marketing Techniques (Offline & Online) Basics of Export and

 E-commerce selling Soft Skills: Communication, Time Management, Client Interaction Final Assessment: Practical Project: Create a finished embroidery product (e.g., cushion cover, kurti, wall art) Viva/Oral Exam Written Test (Objective Type)

📜 Certification: Certificate of Professional Embroidery Artisan by Future Era Skill Foundation / Associated SSC / NSDC (As per your organization setup)

📈 Career Pathways: Hand Embroidery Artisan Embroidery Designer Assistant in Apparel/Fashion Houses Freelance Artisan Entrepreneurship (Handmade Crafts)

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