Embroidery makes use to several different techniques to create different kinds of stitches. The major type of Chikan work done today are Taipchi, Bakhia, Phanda, murri, jail, Pechni, Ghaspatti, Chaana pati etc. Phanda is kind of embossed stitch. It resembles millet and gives a raised effect as it falls under that knotted style at times the stitches are repeated at the same spot several times to create a pearl-like effect. This is known as Phanda.
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