Zardozi embroidery: Zardozi embroidery is a type of embroidery
wherein gold and silver threads are used to make exquisite designs on cloth.
The embroidery dates back to the time of Rig Veda. There are mentions of zardozi
embroidery work done on the attire of Gods. The kings and royals of India
have also appreciated this work. It was used profusely on their clothes, royal
tents, hangings, etc.
Initially, the Zardozi
embroidery work used to be done with pure silver wires and
real gold leaves. However, due to the scarcity of these metals, craftsmen now
use copper wire, polished with silver and gold and silk thread. The work
precisely famous in places like Lucknow, Hyderabad Bhopal, Delhi, Kashmir,
Ajmer, and Chennai.
The embroidery got
recognition at the time of the 17th century under the rule of Emperor Akbar. It
started declining with the reduction in the royal patronage. Later, the
government of India took steps to promote this work and thereby preserve this
age-old activity which involves a lot of effort and skill.
The process of
zardozi embroidery starts with a cloth (preferably silk, satin, velvet)
stretched on a wooden framework,addaa. The design is traced on the fabric and
then the craftsman starts weaving the threads, gold wire, metal stars, and
sequins through the needles and curved hooks. The zardozi work is very
intricate and once when it finishes, Zardozi dress and
the fabric/outfit come out to be really beautiful.
The Zardozi
embroidery gives an outfit a very heavy and royal feel. The designers
keep launching gorgeous dresses, belts, shoes, coats, purses, stoles, etc, all
donned in zardozi work. The craftsmen have been continuing the zardozi
work since generations in their families and the people who love and understand
this work, take care of their outfits as priced possession.
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