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A traditional textile stall at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India. The display features a wide collection of hand-embroidered bedspreads, decorative sheets, cushion covers, wall hangings, handbags, and home furnishings decorated with intricate embroidery, mirror work (shisha embroidery), and colourful patchwork. The handcrafted textiles are neatly arranged on a wooden display beneath a round straw-thatched canopy, which is decorated with vibrant string pennants. Visitors browse the artisan stall while the festive surroundings reflect the rich diversity of India's traditional textile craftsmanship.