Kasuti embroidery is one of the most traditional and intricate embroidery styles from Karnataka, India. Known for its delicate patterns made with straight stitches, it beautifully enhances sarees, kurtis, and dress materials with elegance and charm. The motifs are usually inspired by nature, temples, birds, and geometric shapes, making them timeless and graceful. In this post, I have provided simple Kasuti embroidery motifs that you can easily try on sarees and kurtis to add a touch of heritage and handcrafted beauty to your outfits.
I had the joy of creating this saree for a special client who found me online after seeing my embroidery works. We had a lovely discussion about the designs, the size of the motifs, and the overall look she wanted. Once everything was decided, I started working on the embroidery with a lot of excitement and completed it in 15 days. It was such a fulfilling experience to see the design come alive, knowing it was made just for her.
The saree was designed with a total of 15 big motifs, 20 small motifs, and 10 mini motifs. Each big motif took me nearly 50 minutes to complete, while the smaller ones took around 30 minutes each. The mini motifs were quicker, taking about 7 minutes each, yet they added a delicate charm to the overall design. Altogether, the embroidery took me around 20 hours to finish, with every stitch adding to the beauty and uniqueness of the saree.
Below are some images of the saree pallu and body.
To help you recreate this design at home, I’ve provided a free downloadable Kasuti embroidery pattern. You can use it as a guide for your own sarees or kurtis and practice the motifs at your own pace.
Link to download pattern:
https://shamiatcraft.blogspot.com/2025/07/easy-kasuti-embroidery-design-for.html
For a more visual guide, I’ve created a step-by-step Kasuti embroidery tutorial on YouTube. In the video, I demonstrate all the stitches, motifs, and techniques used in this project, making it easy for beginners to follow along.
YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/l52UHJKKq8I
Hope you all like this design. Kasuti embroidery is a beautiful traditional art form that anyone can try with a little patience and practice. I encourage you to explore these simple motifs and create your own embroidered sarees or kurtis. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more embroidery tutorials, download the free pattern, and share your creations with me—I would love to see your work!