Brocade is a distinctive weaving style of Gujarat. The technique makes use of an extra weft pattern, which has raised the art to new heights. To add to the luster of the fabric, gold thread is worked in the twill weave. This reminds of the weave of the hangings of the yore, exhibited in Gujarat museum. Brocades, with an illusion of inlay work on fabric, were first woven in Gujarat. The main centers of brocade weaving are Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Mehsana and Surat.
Here, silk-satin cloth is used for the Brocade while color is used for the borders. The traditional patterns which adorn the Brocade sarees include floral sprays, stylized shrubs, mango as a motif and a circular coin known as an asharfi. Other garment designs popular amongst the buyers are intricate constellation pattern, animals, fruits, dancing figures, peacocks, women holding fans and different types of lotus.