Zari embriodery

Zari embriodery

Zari (or Jari) is an even thread traditionally made of fine gold or silver used in traditional

Bengali, Indian, Pakistani and Persian garments, especially as brocade in saris etc.This thread

is woven into fabrics, primarily made of silk to create intricate patterns. Traditional textile

weaving in Iran (Persia) have long tradition of Zari, especially in Zardozi embroidery.It is

believed this tradition started during the Mughal era. Today, in most fabrics, zari is not made

of real gold and silver, but has cotton or polyester yarn at its core, wrapped by golden/silver

metallic yarn.Zari is the main material in most silk sarees and gharara. It is also used in other

garments made of silk, like skirts, tops and vettis.Surat in the state of Gujarat on the west coast

of India is the world’s largest producer of all types of ZARI & ZARI MADE-UPS namely threads,

cantile, laces, ribbons, borders, trims, fringes, edges, cordonettes, cords, etc. The art of zari

making has been inherited from father to son since many centuries.