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20 The Art of Needlework
This embroidery is characterized by Known for its bright, colorful floral patterns,
intricate designs using gold and silver this embroidery is often done on shawls,
threads, often worked into elaborate dupattas, and sarees using simple stitches
floral, animal, and geometric patterns. It like the ‘betel leaf’ stitch. It originates from
is traditionally done on rich fabrics like Punjab and is famous for its vibrant color
velvet and satin, and is commonly used palettes.
in royal garments and wedding attire.
This style features delicate, white-on-white This embroidery uses running stitches to
embroidery with fine floral and geometric create intricate, simple motifs like birds,
motifs. Traditionally done on soft fabrics flowers, and geometric patterns. It is
like muslin and cotton, it is especially traditionally done on cotton fabric and
popular in Lucknow and is recognized for often used for quilts and bedcovers. It is
its elegance and finesse. most popular in West Bengal and Odisha.
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