A variant of badla embroidery in which metallic wires are sewn onto the fabric with the help of a needle to create patterns that are finished by hammering and burnishing the metal. The technique gained popularity in the Awadh region during the Mughal era, particularly in the city of Lucknow. The two chief techniques within mukaish embroidery are kamdani and fardi ka kaam.
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