Appliqué work has become a popular craft used in almost every ritual celebration or festival in the country. In India, applique has been a part of religious traditions for centuries, though it also holds historic prominence in countries such as China, Benin, Pakistan and Egypt. The applique technique has been adopted by people all over the world to provide bold, brightly colored, sometimes three-dimensional designs for use in various situations. The work is generally done by hand.
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