Zardozi is form of embroidery that came to India from Persia. Its literal translation, “zar” meaning gold and “dozi” meaning embroidery, refers to the process of using metallic-bound threads to sew embellishment on to various fabrics. This heavy and intricate style of design is said to have been brought to India with the Mughal conquerors.
Zardozi embroidery work looks stunning, especially on outfits for special occasions such as weddings and festivals. You can get Zardozi embroidery work done on your saree blouses and lehengas. Zardosi embroidery can be combined with beads, pearls, sequins, and Kundans to make the designs look even prettier.
The techniques, tools and raw materials used to create Zardozi are the same across India and adhere very closely to the original and ancient techniques:
- Designing
- Tracing
- Setting the frame or “Adda”
- Embroidery
