Couching is differently categorized based on its application, and among all one of the most common terms used in the industry is hand couching. The hand-couching and laid-work embroidery are synonymous with each other, and both of these refer to the technique involving stitching of the fabric thread. In history, hand couching was the only thing that existed and was extensively used for designing cushions and bed covers. Later on, the same technique evolved to other forms.