For the whole gamut of home decor furnishings and home decor accessories, the base materials used are largely the same. With basic fabrics being cotton, polyester and silk, they are further embroidered with works like zari, phulkari, bandhani, beading, applique and patchwork. Bed throws, common home furnishings are available in different materials like suede, acrylic, cashmere, rayon,silk, linen, wool and more. Mats, the ones used as doormats, are sometimes also made of coir, weeds and wheat and rice straws. A blend of fabrics can also be used and then beautified using different tools and motifs, like- batik prints, hand block prints, tie & dye, embossing, leheria, etc.