Embroidery - Banni

This trend originated in the vast stretch of semi-desert land called Banni. It embodies the Lohanas of Khavda and the Jats, Mutwas, Harijans etc. of Banni villages.

Banni embroidery, that also comes from the stable of Kutchi embroidery of Gujarat , employs ornate, petite designs in bright flashy colors, which is deemed the most stunning and magnificent among the different types of Kachchi embroidery.

This art incorporates the shisha or mirror work. The glass is cut into different shapes and sizes and the embroidery revolves around it. The Garari Jat community does extremely minute mirror embroidery with threads of different hues and colors. Mirror shapes are cut out of a vase blown out by a mouth pipe.