Dresses are one piece tunics or long frocks with either loose fit or body hugging styles. Their concept was originally established in the western countries but with changing times and new designers experimenting with indo-western styles, they have now become equally popular in India as well.

However, owing to their exquisite workmanship, embroidered dresses made in India are in high demand in foreign countries. The embroidery styles and patterns displayed by these items depends on the fabric used for the their manufacturing. Some common types of materials used as follows:

• Corduroy
• Silks
• Cottons and linen
• Velvets
• Leather
• Spun
• Woolen
• Georgettes and Chiffons

Embroidery done these dresses is either done with hand or machine. Hand-made embroideries engage the use of traditional stitches such as :

• Kasuti
• Kantha
• Zardozi
• Kashmiri
• Phulkari

Besides, the use of embellishments such as beads, sequins, tassels and even zircons further lend an exotic look to these apparels. The fusion of western colors with traditional Indian artistry has brought about a revolution in the demand of these ensembles in domestic as well as foreign lands.