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The World Of Embroideries and Why They are So Famous

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India is a land of myriad cultures and one of the best things that we treasure is the world of crafts. Our country is a melting point and has given us a chance to portray the best of skills, along with rich cultural heritage. So one such craft that enlivens Indian artistic allure is Indian embroidery which is diverse and distinct from other cultures. The art is influenced by many states and has a flavour of it. Then be it Chikankari or intricate weaves of Kantha fabric , every type has its unique design and colour. Let's delve in the world of embroidery styles that has received a lot of appreciation.  1. Chikankari The land of Lucknow has given us great art like Chikankari embroidery. In today's time, we see a lot of women stepping out wearing kurtas made from this embroidery. This art also has a backstory as it was introduced by Nur Jehan. The art became big in no time and was found in the 3rd century.  The piece is designed by block printing and is later made in patterns. Cra