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Many fabrics are constructed through cut and fold methods and the shapes produced are then appliqued to a cloth using invisible hemming. Different shapes made to link other fabric pieces together. Shapes and motifs can be held down with an ordinary sewing thread, or by some type of embroidery stitch that is both functional and decorative.
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The art of applique work has been practised in India for a very long time. Gujarat, Rajasthan and Orissa are famous for traditional applique work, where banners, cannopies, bags, quilts, and long friezes are made using this technique.