Embroidered dish clothes are a vital part of kitchen furnishings. They help maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area. They keep the utensils clean & hygienic by wiping & drying. They soak the extra water, thus, even increasing the longevity of utensils, since excess presence of water starts corroding the kitchenware from within. And keeping their purpose, especially made absorbent fabrics are used for their production. They apart from serving a minimal role in the kitchen zone, still manages to add the lifestyle & personality of the owner. Designs opted for embroidery work are compatible with any style, be it contemporary or traditional. Effort is demanded while crafting these wonderful small pieces with fine materials. These are found in a wide range of patterns with assorted colors & embellishments in different shape & size. The dish cloth is easily cleaned, wiped & washed simply because of its fabric texture.

Fabrics
Generally, the fabric chosen for dish clothes have smooth surface and mat luster. They should have a soft touch. Besides, they should be of a durable quality

• Cotton
• Jacquard
• Crochet
• Linen
• Hemp
• Jute

Color
Embroidered dish clothes are found in varied assorted colors, such as :

• Gold
• Cream
• Green
• Blue
• Pink
• Orange
• Yellow

Designs & Patterns
The designs & patterns generally used for embroidery work on dish clothes are variable. Plain, solids or splendid patterns are found beautifying the dish clothes.

• Paisleys
• Floral motifs
• Oriental images
• Geometrical pattern
• Abstract pattern
• Appliqué work

Manufacturing Hubs
The centers where embroidered dish clothes are manufactured are :

• Rajasthan
• Tamil Nadu
• New Delhi
• Maharashtra
• Karnataka
• Uttar Pradesh
• USA is the chief importer of embroidered dish clothes.