HISTORY OF APPLIQUES: The history of Appliqué cannot be pinpointed as such. It was not an art form but a convention that stemmed from the necessity of harsh times. Appliqué was discovered first when clothes were ripped and needed fixing in order to appear decent and wearable. The craftsmen used to sew over the top of the ripped area–using patches of different materials whatever came handy, later known as patchwork. Appliquéd cloth has been an important art and craft form in Benin, West Africa, especially in the area around Abomey, where it has been an integral tradition since the early 18th century and also in and around the kingdom of Danhomè. When it comes to sewing, an Appliqué basically refers to a type of needlework technique in which, various pieces of embroidery, fabric, or other materials are sewn onto another piece of fabric to create different designs, abstract patterns or pictures. It is particularly suitable for the work or textile which is to be seen from a distance, such as in banner-making. Appliqué is used extensively in quilting. “Sunbonnet Sue” and “Dresden Plate” are two examples of traditional native American quilt blocks that are constructed with both Applique and patchwork Baltimore album quilts, Hawaiian quilts, Broderieperse, Egyptian Khayamiya, Amish quilts, and the Ralli quilts of India and Pakistan also use Appliqué. Apart from that, Appliqué is also a famous form of embroidery used to adorn sarees with elaborate and vibrant looking borders.