Craft of dress and adornment
 
        Each nationality has its own costume and adornment. Even different ethnic groups within same nationality have their own distinctive styles and patterns. Costume and adornment become the symbol of different cultures. These costumes employ various raw materials such as fur, pelt, cotton,hemp and silk.Adornments are prepared by using various methods such as embroidery, cross-stitch word, applique, lace making and batik. Some garments are decorated with silver, jade, coral or agate.
 
 
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