Satin Stitch

Also known as damask stitch, it is a technique in embroidery that uses flat stitches to cover sections on a fabric. The design is first outlined with a back, chain or split stitch, and the remaining section of the design is filled in using the satin stitch. It is predominantly found in Indian embroidery techniques such as kantha, chikankari and tharu appliqué work.

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