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What are standard embroidery placement terms used in Indian garment manufacturing?

When ordering custom or embroidered garments from manufacturers, specific placement terms are used to describe where embellishment appears. Understanding these prevents miscommunication:

TermLocationCommon Abbreviation
Yoke embroideryShoulder and chest area of kurti (from neckline to approx 8–12 inches)YK
All-over (AO)Entire garment surface coveredAO
Bottom borderHem of garment — embellishment at lower edgeBB
Center front (CF)Vertical line down center of front panelCF
Neckline embroideryAround the neckhole onlyNK
Sleeve bottomCuff or lower sleeve areaSB
Pallu embroideryEnd section of saree (the portion draped over shoulder)
Scattered / ButiMotifs distributed randomly across fabric, not concentratedSC / BU
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