Gold bead embroidery

The history of Aari Embroidery can be traced back to the Mughal era in India. The word "Aari" is derived from the Hindi word "Aar," meaning needle. This technique was initially used to embellish royal attire, including the elaborate costumes of kings and queens. Over time, Aari Embroidery evolved and spread its influence across various regions, each contributing to its unique characteristics.

Zardozi is a Persian term where 'zar' stands for 'gold' and 'dozi' means 'work'. This art form is a type of metal embroidery that was used to adorn the walls of royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings and was also a part of the paraphernalia of royal horses and elephants. The entire artform depends upon making elaborate designs using gold and silver threads with precious stones and studded pearls. While earlier the embroidery was done with pure silver wires and real gold leaves, artisans and…

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