There is hardly any design or technique that is not included in Indian designs. The vast country as it is, each region has its own designs and embroidery styles.

In the kashmiri embroidery involves nature. Chinar leaves, flowers, fruits, twines, creepers and other components of natural surroundings form the design. In phulkari again floral motifs and geonetical accents are used. Rajasthani and Gujarati embroidery involves a lot of geometric patterns with use of mirrors and beads.

Orissa and southern embroidery like kasuti are based on temple figures. Kantha tells the story of life. Chikan since done mainly by the followers of Islam avoid using human and animal figures and include creepers and flowers.

Silk work, mirror work, beads, zari, zardozi each is exclusive to indian embroidery design. each creates its own aura, each has an individual identity.

Each state in India has a unique embroidery style and an equally unique set of motifs. Together they form the rich style of Indian Embroidery.