A majestic elephant design for your living space
Minimum Order Quantity : 10
RRP : £43.00
Originating from the royal courts of Mughal India, Aari embroidery is a time-honored craft characterized by its intricate threadwork and meticulous attention to detail. Each piece in our collection is handcrafted by skilled artisans using a specialized hooked needle, known as an “aari,” to create stunning patterns and designs on fabric.
| Material | Aari work on silk material |
|---|---|
| Colour | Brown, green, yellow and red |
| Time to Make | 7 days |
| Weight (kg) | 0.1kg |
|---|---|
| Length (in) | 16in |
| Width (in) | 16in |
| Height (in) | NA |
| Delivery by Air | 10 days |
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| Delivery by Ship | 30 days |
| Name of Craft | Aari Embroidary |
|---|---|
| GI Certified Craft | N |
| Period of Origin | 12th Century |
| Country | India |
| Geographical Region of Artisan | Kashmir, Sri Nagar |
| About the Craft | HISTORY OF AARI EMBROIDARY The origins of Aari can be traced to the 12th century. First developed by leather workers in the western Indian state of Gujarat, it was used to create embellished footwear. In later years, under the patronage of Mughal emperors, Aari embroidery was done on fine silk and cotton fabrics exclusively by male artisans. Trade with countries like China and England brought in interesting design influences. Royal garments from the 17th century sport rich oriental landscapes as well as. HOW IT IS CRAFTED Aari gets its name from the ‘Aar’, which is a small, hooked needle or awl. First, the pattern is carefully drawn on thin or transparent papier by a specialised artisan. Tiny pinholes are made along the outlines and the papier is placed on the fabric. A special powder is rubbed over the paper and gets deposited in little dots that go through the pinholes, creating the outline of the intricate pattern on the fabric below. The fabric is then mounted on a rectangular, wooden frame, ready for the embroidery process to begin. Aari craftsmen move the needle swiftly in repetitive loops, to create an unbelievably fine line of chain stitches. It is common practice to include embellishments like small beads and sequins in Aari embroidery for richer effects. Gold, silver and copper threads called ‘zari’ are also used to create gorgeous patterns that hark back to the days of Mughal royalty. The Aari embroidery technique demands an enormous amount of skill, training, patience and precision. The craftsmen must concentrate on following the fine outlines of the design, while creating the subtle gradations of colour required to fill in the motif. They must ply the Aari needle at a consistent pace, ensuring that each stitch is the same size and placed correctly, so that all the eye sees is the seamless beauty of the final design. |
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