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Mughal Embroidery

Mughal embroidery refers to decorative textiles produced in India during the Mughal period, often featuring intricate stitching and elaborate designs. These textiles commonly display floral motifs, naturalistic forms, and rich color combinations, reflecting the artistic refinement of the Mughal court. Mughal embroidery is an important part of India’s textile heritage and complements the development of Mughal carpets. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Gujarat, in western India, supplied embroideries of the highest quality to the Mughal court; these textiles became valued commodities in Europe as soon as sea trade with that region was established. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to enter this market, but most surviving Gujarati embroideries relate to trade with England, which increased in the early seventeenth century.¹