Embroidery saree from the state of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan as its name signifies, was a conglomeration of princely states. They were of all shapes and sizes, wielding varying degrees of power and enjoying wealth and prestige according to their size and martial prowess. Whatever their wealth or size, however, one characteristic was shared by all. The rulers were invariably patrons of the arts. The traditional Rajasthani Embroidery work was done on cotton, silk or velvet with a variety of fine stitches.
The common people of Rajasthan beautified their clothes and articles of every day use with Rajasthani embroidery that used simple embroidery stitches and motifs derived from nature and objects familiar to them in their day to day living. The tradition has continued. In Bikaner District of Rajasthan, women embroider their garments by counting threads and building up the pattern by following the wrap and weft thus producing geometrical patterns. By using a double running stitch the pattern appears the same on both sides making the garment reversible. The work resembles the great Rajasthan favourite, the bandhani method of decorating fabric with colour. The Rajasthani embroidery stitches used are simple- herringbone for filling and stem stitch for outlining but a three-dimensional effect is created by using a thick thread in a variety of colours.
Embroidery of Rajasthan brings new character and dimension to any article that it graces. It is an ancient craft, which has changed over time to reflect the prevailing social, material and sometimes even the political mood of the times.
The needles on different clothes do the 'embroidery' work. The women of Rajasthan are expert in this field. Thus, embroidery becomes the expression of a woman's artistic temperament. Girls who usually never read or write begin their training at the early age of seven or eight to create exquisite patterns on plain fabric. Initially working on simple designs they gradually master their skills acquiring the daintiness and refinement of accomplished needle woman. They work as apprentices to their mothers and grandmothers, sisters and aunts, who pass on to them design patterns and a heritage that has evolved over the centuries.
Jaisalmer is the center for trading of embroidery and mirror work items which need to be encouraged as it is highly praised by the tourists all over the world.