Textile and Fashion

Master Hand Embroiderer

Salary range₹9,000 – 15,000 / month → ₹15,000 – 28,000 / month Top hiring statesUttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A master hand embroiderer creates detailed decorative needlework such as zardozi, chikankari, kantha and Phulkari on garments and home textiles.

Plan and transfer designs onto fabric
Embroider with traditional techniques
Train and supervise other embroiderers

2 Skills required

Embroidery techniques Design sense Patience Fine hand skill Colour sense Quality finishing

3 Opportunities available in the market

Designers, export houses, boutiques and craft brands rely on skilled embroiderers; many work from home or in craft clusters.

Fashion houses and export units
Craft cooperatives, NGOs and self-help groups
Boutiques, online craft sellers and own studio

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹9,000 – 15,000 / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹15,000 – 28,000 / month

Senior / specialistMaster craftsperson: ₹28,000 – 70,000 / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	High demand
2	West Bengal Kolkata, Siliguri	Kolkata, Siliguri	High demand
3	Rajasthan Jaipur, Jodhpur	Jaipur, Jodhpur	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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