Crystal is also very famous embroidery type done on fabrics such as silk, chiffon, georgett. It is an ancient Persian art form dating back before the Mughal Empire.The use of Crystal embroidery in Indian textiles and costumes, especially the ones used for special occasions or ceremonial purposes, demonstrate the importance of gold and silver within the culture. Now a days Crystal work gives very ethnic and exclusive look to Embroidered designer wear sarees, tradional wedding sarees and designer bridal lehenga cholis, dupatta/chunni/chunari.

Crystal has made its place in the world and been considered as one among the beautiful embroidery styles including Chickan, Kashmiri, Gujrati and Sindhi embroideries. It is one of the most expensive types of embroidery because not only is the material used expensive but also the labourers follow a system of wages on hourly basis. Even though Crystal work is very expensive, the beauty, the glamour and versatility have made it the most widely used embroidery all over the world.