Zardozi

Description

Zardozi is a type of heavy and elaborate metal embroidery on a silk, satin, or velvet fabric base.Designs are often created using gold and silver threads and can incorporate pearls, beads, and precious stones.It is used as decoration for a wide range of applications, including clothes, household textiles, and animal trappings.Historically, it was used to adorn the walls of royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings and the paraphernalia of regal elephants and horses.

Initially, the embroidery was done with pure silver wires and real gold leaves. However, today, craftsmen make use of a combination of copper wire, with a golden or silver polish, and silk thread.