16. Bullion stitch: Bring the thread out on the surface of the cloth and insert the needle a short distance away from that point according to the length of stitch required. Bring the needle up through the first point and wind the thread round the needle for a distance equal to the length of the stitch.

Traditional embroideries of some of the States are Kasuti of Karnataka Kantha of Bengal, Chikankari of Lucknow, Kashida of Kashmir, Chamba rumal of Himachal Pradesh, Pulkari of Punjab. The detailed explanation of the Kasuti, Kantha and Chikankarai are given below.