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2. Phulkari - Wikipedia

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   Handwoven Phulkari design from the Punjab region, Digitized by Panjab Digital Library. Phulkari (Gurmukhi: ਫੁਲਕਾਰੀ; Shahmukhi: پھلکاری) refers to the folk embroidery of the Punjab region and Gulkari of Sindh in South Asia. [1][2][3] Although phulkari means 'floral work', the designs include not only flowers but also cover ...

3. Embroidery of India - Wikipedia

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   Kashmiri embroidery (also Kashida) is originated during Mughal period and used for phirans (woollen kurtas) and namdahs (woollen rugs) as well as stoles. It draws inspiration from nature. Birds, blossoms and flowers, creepers, chinar leaves, ghobi, mangoes, lotus, and trees are the most common themes.

4. Nakshi kantha - Wikipedia

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   The colorful patterns and designs that are embroidered resulted in the name "Nakshi Kantha", [6] which was derived from the Bengali word "naksha", referring to artistic patterns. [7] Early kanthas had a white background accented with red, blue and black embroidery; later yellow, green, pink and other colours were also included.

5. Chikan (embroidery) - Wikipedia

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   The technique of chikan embroidery is known as chikankari (चिकनकारी چکن کاری).Chikankari is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabrics like cotton, chanderi, muslin, georgette, viscose, silk, organza, net, etc. White thread is embroidered on cool, pastel shades of light muslin and cotton garments.

6. Tatreez - Wikipedia

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   Tatreez (Arabic: تَطْرِيز, romanized: taṭrīz) is a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery. [1] Tatreez is commonly used on garments and includes a variety of symbols including birds, trees and flowers. [2] The craft was originally practiced in rural areas of Palestine, but is now common across the Palestinian diaspora.

7. Embroidery - Wikipedia

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   Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as pearls, beads, quills, and sequins. In modern days, embroidery is usually seen on hats, clothing, blankets, and handbags. Embroidery is available in a wide variety of thread or yarn ...