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Banni Embroidery

                 The embroidered fabrics that come from Banni in Kutch are famous for bright yellow, red and saffron colors and mirror work with beads. The embroidery is done by the Jat community and is known for the intricacy and richness. The fabric is embellished with architectural designs and is also called Heer Bharat. The embroidery is done using the silk floss called heer locally. It is a typical embroidery manipulating the weave of the fabric. The mirrors are studded usin buttonhole and chain stitch.