Gift items with embroidery work are in vogue since quite a long time. The intricate embroidery work gives an all the more personalized feeling to them. People generally go more for embroidered gift items these days because of they look more precious & invaluable. The enchanting effect they have on the people is remarkable & they even function as keepsake. They are ethnic and traditional at the same time quite contemporary in outlook. They are absolutely perfect & have versatile usage apart from adding style statements for people of varying lifestyles and tastes. Lot of experiment is done in while doing embroidery on items meant for gifting someone.

Fabrics
The fabric used for gift items mostly are :

• Cotton
• Denim
• Silk
• Satin
• Velvet
• Pure leather
• Jute
• Flax
• Cane
• Wool

Color
Vibrant & dynamic colors are often used for items meant for gifts. Bright & soft colors are used as per the varied requirements.

• Multicolored
• Pastel shades
• Red
• Purple
• Rust brown
• Silver
• Pink
• · Royal blue

Designs & Patterns
There is lot of space given to the artisans to experiment with the embroidery patterns. The artistic touch given to the gift items make them all the more precious possession.

• Bead work
• Motifs (floral, animals)
• Kashmiri embroidery
• Lace work · Appliqué
• Patch work · Sequins
• Oriental images
• Geometrical images (stripes, borders)

Types
Gift items with embroidery work are of numerous types. The range differs keeping in mind the varied demands.

• Embroidered men's wear
• Embroidered women's wear
• Embroidered jewelry
• Embroidered bedding
• Embroidered drawing & dining room furnishings
• Embroidered kitchen furnishings
• Embroidered decorative (wall hangings, photo frames etc.)
• Embroidered accessories (hand bags, slippers etc.)

Manufacturing Hubs
There are so many centers all over India which indulges in the production of embroidered gift items.

• Andhra Pradesh
• Haryana
• New Delhi
• Tamil Nadu
• Karnataka