ZARI WORK

Craft Of: Gujarat.
Main Centre: Surat.
Dates Back To: Mughal Period.
Principal Products: Gold & Silver Threads.

Gujarat Guide

Tanchoi Saree , Gujarat 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.

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