A vibrant, diversified India has been nicely depicted through the medium of colours on cotton. There are some marvelous mirror works on the beautiful product and beads, sequins in the beautiful wall hanging. A number of dress designs are beautifully knit together with dazzling embroidery works. A number of splendid dress designs have been nicely put together to create a resplendent effect. Patches of various shapes and colours lead to the making of a larger design. Patterns are generally repeated. Patchwork, one of the primary construction techniques of quilting, is often combined with appliqu. Basic geometric shapes are usually used in the making of most of the patch work items which need precise joining so that it lies without puckers.

Patch work in India is mainly popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Various coloured and patterned fabrics of different shapes and sizes are together on a plain background. An important feature characterizing Indian patchwork is that the stitches of the patches are not hidden but are done with jazzy shades which get highlighted, adding a more artistic appeal.