The art of Zardozi

The art of zardozi - once used to embellish the attire of the Mughal Kings, now put to functional use by our craftsmen in 3 dimensional format to adorn walls and embellish bags, accessories and more. It is an important handicraft in Persian culture. It is known around the country by names such as zar-douzi (Persian: زردوزی), kam-douzi (Persian: کم‌دوزی), gol-douzi (Persian: گل‌دوزی) and kaman-douzi (Persian: کمان‌دوزی).

The Zardouzee.com, an art treasure trove features zardozi wall décor panels, each an ornate profusion of motifs, flowers, paisleys, birds and animals, crafted in fine threads of silk; in silver, gold and antique finesse’, studded with pearls and semi-precious stones.

Regal opulence crafted exquisitely and orchestrated in unison by skilled karigars (craftsmen). An eclectic collection of Bags, Clutch bags, Totes, Satchels, Belts, Jewellery boxes and more, hand crafted to perfection with intricate patterns traced in gold, silver & polychromatic thread, accentuated with pearls & semi precious stones on silk, velvet and brocade.

Zardozi or Zar-douzi, also Zardosi, work is a type of embroidery in Iran, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey, Central Asia, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Zardozi comes from two Persian words: zar or zarin meaning 'gold', and dozi meaning 'sewing'. 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.


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