The term “neran” comes from “nen,” which means eyes or eyebrows. In the design, the small white diamond represents the eye, while the colorful curved patterns around it symbolize the eyebrow. The entire motif is outlined in black thread. This embroidery style uses mirrors (abla or abhla) sparingly and is known for its extensive use of the buttonhole stitch, called “jat” locally. This needlework is a signature of the Marwada Harijan community and was very popular a few decades ago.
