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Which are Famous Indian Embroidery Styles ?

Indian Embroidery Styles:-  Embroidery styles are one of the highlights of Indian artistic traditions. The old Indian fashion comprises such a huge variety of fabrics, threads, stitches, and motifs that a person interested in it would simply be left awestruck in the end. The embroidery styles, exclusive of each region give a very good brief about the richness of the country and the hard work of the communities who have been practicing them for generations.  The popular Indian embroidery styles are: Chikankari of Lucknow: Straight from the land of Tehzeeb and Nazaquat, Chikankari is a delicate, intricate embroidery that has been introduced by Nur Jahan, the wife Mughal emperor, Jahangir. A chicken fabric is created by bloc printing particular patterns on it. Craftsmen then embroider the stitches along with the pattern and finally when it is done, the fabric is washed to remove the traces of the print. Phulkari of Punjab: Besides Sarson da saag and make di roti, Pun...