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Kashida embroidery originated in Kashmir during the Mughal period and was patronized by emperors. It uses a single thread to embroider motifs from nature like birds, flowers, and fruits onto fabrics like silk, wool, and cotton. The embroidery is known for its flat, formal appearance achieved through stitches like the satin stitch, chain stitch, and stem stitch. Popular colors include white, green, purple, black, blue, crimson, and scarlet. Kashida embroidery is now used not just for shawls but also dresses,

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Kevin Dellic

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