Dori: A Thread Binding Cultures
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Dori, as the name suggests, literally translates to thread but it is not just any thread. The yarn used to execute this embroidery is an amalgamation of fine Zari and Resham threads.The critical feature of this embroidery is the thickness of the thread...
Resham Embroidery: All About These Fascinating Threads
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Silk is one of the most delicate fabrics available in the world. Hence, silk or Resham embroidery is one of the most important and eminent part of the fashion and textile industry.
Zardozi Work: An Imperial Legacy
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- By Somdyuti Bhattacharyya Zardosi, Zar-dauzi, or Zardozi is a sort of embroidery found in the Middle-east and India. The word Zardozi means gold weaving. Zardosi is an elaborate and equally hefty type of metallic embroidery. Usually, gold or a silver thread is employed in tandem with beads, pearls, and precious gems. Zardozi is versatile - it is used to adorn garments like salwar suits, lehenga’s, and similar ethnic wear and accessories like bedsheets, wall hangings, clutches, and handbags. Today, Zardozi is popular in the Indian cities of Lucknow and Bhopal. History and Origin of Zardozi Gold and silver embroidery...