Indian embroidery and craft guides: Chikankari, Phulkari, zardozi, Kutch mirror work and Kantha, how each is made and how to spot machine copies.
Kantha embroidery explained: history, running stitch, motifs, Kantha sarees, dupattas and jackets, styling, hand vs machine Kantha, prices and care.
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Phulkari embroidery explained: history, darning stitch, bagh and other types, motifs, wedding and festival styling, hand vs machine, prices and care.
Lucknow Chikankari embroidery: classic stitches, history, fabric choices, and how to buy real hand-embroidered kurtas and sarees without overpaying for machine work.