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Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.
A special type of embroidery
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Solution
A special type of embroidery
A Special type of embroidery is 'Kasuti', a traditional and intricate form of embroidery. There are no knots used to ensure that both sides of the cloth look alike. Traditional motifs like chariots, lanterns, etc, are used.
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