| Chikankari |
Created by block printing patterns on the fabric at first and then the embroider stitches along the pattern |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Kantha |
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West Bengal and Odisha |
| Phulkari |
Embroidery of flower motifs with contrast of bright colours |
Punjab |
| Bagh |
similar to phulkari but has embroidery work throughout |
Punjab |
| Zardozi |
combination of gold, silver or copper wire |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Kashidakari |
Simple chain stitches involving flora patterns |
J&K |
| Aari |
stitch using a long hooked needle called the crewel and involve floral motifs |
J&K and Gujarat |
| Mirror work |
Use of small pieces of mirrors |
Rajasthan and Gujarat |
| Dharaniya |
Embroidered wall hangings used at the homes |
Gujarat |
| Heer |
Bold geometric patterns worked in silk |
Gujarat |
| Gota |
Small pieces of gold zari ribbon are applied onto the fabric |
Rajasthan |
| Akshida |
Similar to Bagh |
Bihar |
| Kasuti |
done with a single thread and involves counting of each thread on the cloth |
Karnataka |
| Rabari |
Embroidered animal decorations by the Rabari tribe |
Gujarat |
| Pichwai |
Beautiful and colorful hangings used as a backdrop to religious idols |
Rajasthan and Gujarat |
| Shamilami |
mixes weaving and embroidery |
Manipur |
| Phool Patti ka Kaam |
flower petals and leaves as motifs |
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| Toda |
by Toda tribes similar to Kantha |
Tamil Nadu |
| Banni |
By the Lohana community. Use of silk floss for embroidery of geometrical motifs |
Gujarat |
| Banjara |
by Lambada and Banjara tribes. Mix of applique with mirrors and beadwork |
Andhra and MP |
| Mukesh |
twisting thin metallic threads to create patterns all over the fabric |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Karchobi |
Raised zari metallic thread embroidery created by sewing flat stitches on cotton padding |
Rajasthan |
| Pipli |
coloured and patterned fabric pieces are sewn together |
Odisha |