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Contents Introduction – Why India?; maps of India. Chapter 1 – Materials and equipment Fabrics; embroidery threads; beads and other embellishments; your sewing equipment; finishing. Chapter 2 – Techniques Crazy patchwork; embroidery stitches; silk ribbon embroidery; using mirrors (shisha); beadwork; tassels; fringes; transferring designs to fabric; tying. Chapter 3 – Planning and designing Chapter 4 – Projects Indian bird rope; hanging elephant; sumptuous standing elephant; embroidered cards; evening bag; chain stitch sampler; scatter cushions; crazy patchwork cushion; beadwork projects; pillbox hat; beadwork with bonding web; elephant wall-hanging; embroidered animal mural; country concerto; Indian pictures. Chapter 5 – Templates