Lambani embroidery, a vibrant GI-tagged craft from Karnataka's Lambani (or Lambada) tribe and traces back to the 16th–17th centuries when Lambani women began handcrafting bold, colourful patterns with mirrors, shells, and vivid threads. Once used to adorn traditional attire, this art has beautifully evolved — now gracing sarees and accessories that blend heritage with modern appeal. Today, it sustains cultural identity while empowering rural women through craft.