36 Days of Type : 4

Fifth embroidery form - Appliqué.
Appliqué is a type of embroidery that employs a smaller patch or fabric to be applied or sewed onto a larger fabric or surface to create different designs and abstract patterns. The biggest variety of appliqué craftsmen are focused in Pipli near Puri, Odisha. It has evolved over the years to stay relevant in the contemporary times. Seen here is a blend of traditional and modern motifs of the art.