ZARI WORK
Main Centre: Surat.
Dates Back To: Mughal Period.
Principal Products: Gold & Silver Threads.
GOLDEN
ZARI:
The Zari industry of Surat is one of the oldest handicrafts whose origin
can be traced to the Mughal period. The history of the 'zari' (gold
embroidery) industry of Surat dates back to
the Mughal period. Surat is one of the biggest and most significant Zari
manufacturing centres in India.
The principal types of products are real gold and silver threads,
imitation gold and silver threads, embroidery such as the 'Chalak', the
'Salama', the 'Kangari', the 'Tiki', mainly the Ring and the 'Katori' for
modifying in the Kinkhab (cloth of gold) and the Zari border weaving,
embroidery, laces, caps, turbans, saris, and blouse pieces. Gold and
silver threads are commonly used for weaving the 'kinkhab'.
TANCHOI: SILK BROCADE
The Tanchoi or silk brocade is woven on silk cloth is decorated with the
designs of birds, animals, leaves, fruits etc. The cloth is used for
costly saris, blouses and tapestry. The Kinkhab or the Indian brocade is
woven on the silk with gold and silver threads.
GHARCHOLA AND PANETAR:
These silk sarees from Cambay are first woven with silk and zari threads
and then tie-dyed or block printed.
