CHILDREN'S GARMENTS Kutch and the neighbouring area of Sindh (now in Pakistan) form one of the richest areas for embroidery in South Asia. The stitching done by women in this region is for their own and their families’ use, while male embroiderers create pieces for sale. Different groups use different stitches and patterns. These identify the community of the wearer as well as demonstrate the embroiderer’s skill. Boy’s jacket (kediyun) Cotton embroidered with silk and mirror-work Rabari community, Kutch, Gujarat, 1950–70 V&A: IS.7-2008 Child’s dress (angarkha) Silk embroidered with silk Jat community, Sindh, Pakistan, about 1900 Given by Lady Ratan Tata V&A: IM.280-1920 Child’s dress (kurta) Silk embroidered with floss silk Memon community, Sindh, Pakistan, about 1900 V&A: 49-1908 [03/10/2015-10/01/2016] Kutch and the neighbouring area of Sindh (now in Pakistan) form one of the richest areas for embroidery in South Asia. The stitching done by women in this region is for their own and their families’ use, while male embroiderers create pieces for sale. Different groups use different stitches and patterns. These identify the community of the wearer as well as demonstrate the embroiderer’s skill. Boy’s jacket (kediyun) Cotton embroidered with silk and mirror-work Rabari community, Kutch, Gujarat, 1950–70 V&A: IS.7-2008 Child’s dress (angarkha) Silk embroidered with silk Jat community, Sindh, Pakistan, about 1900 Given by Lady Ratan Tata V&A: IM.280-1920 Child’s dress (kurta) Silk embroidered with floss silk Memon community, Sindh, Pakistan, about 1900 V&A: 49-1908 [03/10/2015-10/01/2016]