Cloth Handicraft: Embroidery Crafts

Name Location  Features
Appliqué or Pipli Pipli village in Odisha.  It is a type of patchwork made of embroidered colourful fabric that is sewn together to make a single piece. 
Bagh Punjab Uses silk threads to embroider on a green cloth to make flower-like patterns.
Gota Rajasthan Uses gold threads to embroider and to create applique-like patterns on the cloth.
Karchobi Rajasthan Created by sewing flat stitches on cotton stuffing to create a raised zari-like metallic thread pattern. 
Kashida Kashmir Done on the famous Cashmere Shawls.
Banaras Brocade Maharashtra Famous for their silver and golden zari (embroidery) work on the sarees.
Himroo Maharashtra In the courts of Muslim rulers during the medieval period, Himroo material was used for royal dresses and shawls.
Chamba Rumals Himachal Pradesh  They are delicately embroidered in shades of green, yellow and ochre with themes of Krishna’s tales. 
Shisha Kutch in Gujarat Known for mirror work embroidery.
Kasuti Karnataka Geometrical motifs are created in cross stitch.
Chikankari Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Created by block printing patterns on the fabric at first and then they embroider stitches along the pattern, and the finished piece is later washed to remove traces of the prints. 
Kantha West Bengal and Odisha The thread used for Kantha is drawn from the border threads of the used cloth and involves different motifs. 
Phulkari Punjab Embroidery of flower motifs with the contrast of bright colours on light-coloured fabric.
Zardozi Uttar Pradesh Uses a combination of gold, silver, or copper wire with silver or golden polish and silk threads.
Kashidakari Jammu and Kashmir  Simple chain stitches involving floral patterns. Human and animal figures are generally absent.
Dharaniya Gujarat Embroidered wall hangings that are used at homes.
Gota Rajasthan Small pieces of gold zari ribbon are applied onto the fabric with the edges sewn down to create elaborate patterns.
Phool Patti ka Kaam Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Use of flower petals and leaves as motifs.
Banni Gujarat It is by the Lohana Community. Use of silk floss for embroidery of geometrical motifs including use of glass works.
Khatwa Applique work (GI Tagged) Bihar This applique and patchwork is generally found in wall hangings, shamianas, saris, dupattas, cushion covers, etc
Lambani (GI Tagged) Karnataka It is a unique needlecraft done by women.
Sozni (or suzani) (GI Tagged) Jammu and Kashmir The motifs are created in satin stitch and work equally on both sides but are different in colours.
Sujni (GITagged) Bihar The base fabric used is generally red or white. Outlines of the main motif are highlighted with a thick chain stitch.
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