Vishwakarma, Maker of the universe and architect of the gods
Vishwakarma Puja, Annual propitiation of the deity Vishwakarma on the tenth day of the Dusshera festival. On this day all crafts persons worship their tools and implements.
Voiding, Embroidery technique where areas of satin stitch are separated by a narrow strip of unworked fabric; a common feature of Chinese embroidery, also found in Swat and Indus Kohistan.