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West Zardozi Agra

Nestled in the historical city of Agra, Sanskriti Zardozi is a unique cultural destination that preserves and promotes one of Indiau2019s most exquisite and royal art forms u2014 Zardozi embroidery. This heritage craft, which flourished during the Mughal era, is renowned for its intricate handwork using gold and silver threads, precious stones, sequins, and beads on luxurious fabrics such as silk, velvet, and satin.<br>

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West Zardozi Agra

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  1. West Zardozi Agra

  2. History of Zardozi The word Zardozi is based on the synthesis of 2 Persian words, Zar and Dozi. While Zar signifies gold, Dozi refers to serving. Thus, the very name suggests the work on rich fabrics by the use of gold threads with the use of needles. During the Middle Ages in Indian history, zari and zardozi became very popular as it was the regal choice. While Zari work is done by silver and metal thread Zardozi. Embroidery was done by either golden or silver threads.

  3. The revered Zardozi art, which emanated from Iran and came to India, was created in the 12th century during the sultanate era, and this creative art was patronized by the then rulers. Later during the Mughal rule, especially during the emperor Akhbar’s ape it became a fashion of affluent and count by classes. In earlier times, mainly men worked in the workshops as the artisans were mainly Muslims and the ladies were working at home as the items of their daily usage. Zardozi motifs are timeless designs that are painstakingly crafted with needles. Zardozi art became prevalent during the Mughal rule and became in vogue up to the era of the Nawabs, but during the heyday of the English, it declined due to the loss of the royal patronage and industrialization. Later, post-independence of India, it got a resurgence.

  4. About Zardozi It is an elaborate Persian act which gained popularity in India during the epoch of the great Mughals. It is a precise needle work by using metal bound threads to create floral and geometrical patterns on the rich fabrics such as silk, velvet and brocade. Zardozi embroidery is done by a large variety of gold and silver wires, sprangles and the motifs are created with needle by using thread over thread. This art sometimes incorporates the precious and semi-precious stones, beads. Zardozi was used as a large scale to decorate the Mughal royal palaces, royal attires and animal trappings.

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  6. Contact Us Website Url Store Location Contact Number Sanskriti Imperial Gems A- 11 Taj Nagri Phase 2 Near Salt Cafe Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh www.sanskritigems.com +91-9837037504

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