26 techniques.
Stitched and handwork
AppliquéCut fabric shapes stitched onto the garment, applied or reverse.ChikankariThe white-on-white hand embroidery of Lucknow, on tops, kurtas and dresses.CrochetHand crochet panels and trims, and crochet-look lace.EmbroideryMachine embroidery on knits and wovens: flat, tonal, 3D and schiffli, from digitised file to approved sample.Hand embroideryStitches worked by hand, with the motif, placement and finish set on a reference.KanthaRunning-stitch embroidery from Bengal, on layered cloth.LaceLace fabrics and trims, from guipure to raschel.Mirror workShisha mirrors held by embroidery, on kurtas, tops and dresses.Sequins and beadworkHand and machine sequin work, and how it is tested to stay on.ZariEmbroidery in metallic thread, with real and imitation zari distinguished.
Printed and painted
BatikWax-resist dyeing and its crackle.Digital printingFull-colour photographic prints on fabric or on the garment.Foil printingMetallic foil prints on T-shirts and sweatshirts, in gold, silver and more.Hand block printingCarved wooden blocks printed by hand, direct or with dabu mud resist.Hand paintingMotifs painted by hand onto the garment.Puff printingRaised, matte puff and high-density prints for streetwear.Screen printingPlastisol, water-based and discharge inks, colour by colour.Sublimation printingAll-over, dyed-in prints on polyester sportswear.
Dyed and washed
BandhaniHand-tied bandhej dots, or a bandhej-look print, on kurtas, dresses and co-ords.Denim washingStone, enzyme, acid, ozone and laser, and the look each gives.Garment dyeingDyed after sewing, for the soft, lived-in colour of garment-dyed pieces.Tie-dyeSpiral, crumple and other folded and tied patterns, dyed on the garment.Yarn dyeingStripes and checks woven or knitted from dyed yarn.