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Zardozi & Aari Embroidery Work

“Zardozi is a very ancient craft and one of the oldest forms of hand embroidery & received its fame and popularity through Mughal patronage.. Today, zardozi is part of high fashion, we see this form of embroidery in European fashion as well. Hand Embroidery is an expression of self, rendered with patience and dedicated hard work, it is an art rightly described as “painting by needle“. Embroidery adds grace and elegance, life and style even into articles of everyday use………

Zardozi & Aari Embroidery Artwork

“Zardozi or Zar-douzi is an elaborate style of hand embroidery, Zardozi is a very ancient craft and one of the oldest forms of hand embroidery & received its fame and popularity through Mughal patronage.. Today, zardozi is part of high fashion, we see this form of embroidery in European fashion as well.

  Hand Embroidery is an expression of self, rendered with patience and dedicated hard work, it is an art rightly described as

“Painting by Needle”.

Embroidery adds grace and elegance, life and style, Today, zardozi is part of high fashion.

History

The word ‘Zardozi’ is made up of two Persian terms, Zar meaning gold and Dozi meaning embroidery. A Persian embroidery form, Zardosi attained its summit in the 17th century, under the patronage of Mughal Emperor Akbar.Initially, the embroidery was done with pure Gold, silver wires and real gold leaves. However, today, craftsmen make use of a combination of copper wire, with a golden or silver polish, and a silk thread.