Man since an ancient time has
always invested in textiles to protect his body from the weather and wild animals. As time went by, the idea of wearing clothes also changed. From protecting the body, it also became a way of decorating the body.
Northern India is a land of great geographical contrasts. On one hand are the fertile plains of Punjab and Haryana while, on the other are the hill stations of Jammu and Kashmir and
The art of embroidery when added to a textile enhances its beauty and makes it look more attractive. Each region in India has its unique style of embroidery.
The
northeast India is markedly different from those of the northern and western Indian areas.