The fine work of zardosi can do wonder in any fabric and make amazing sarees. Zardosi designer sarees are the hot favourite of Indian woman and almost all of them have one or more in their wardrobe. These heavy embroidered sarees with real golden and silver thread work on it are the ultimate fashion garments of Indian woman. Flaunted mainly in traditional events, festivals and parties, Zardosi designer sarees are expensive and luxurious range of sarees. These designer sarees are famous for its bright colours and unique zari works.
History of zardosi work India
Basically a Persian/Iranian art, zardosi came to India with the Mughals. The Mughal art of zari work on Royal dresses, wall hangings, tents and regals for horses and elephant etc are known as
zardosi. These fine thread works of real gold and pure silver became popular all over and started to be used in sarees.
Zardosi designer sarees
Designer zardosi sarees came to fame with fashion designer Ritu Kumar recognising the skilled artists of India waving the zari works in sarees and other dress materials in remotest parts of the
country. She reinvented the golden zari work in sarees and pioneered the zardosi designer sarees. You can find a wide range of Zardosi designer sarees in Kanjivaram, Silk, Banarasi, Chiffon and
Georgette. The sleek and fine golden thread works with stone embellishment look ravishing on heavy fabrics. Studded with salma (golden thread) and sitara (metal stars), zardosi designer sarees
are the heaviest sarees to be worn. It’s a must buy for all the saree lovers. Woman of all age will look ethnic and traditionally beautiful in these metal finish designs. Fitted with pearl and
other precious stones at times, zardosi designer sarees are the ultimate choice of sophisticated Indian woman. Varied designs of zari work are done on sarees. Some sarees have this work all over
it and some are woven in the borders to bring out the ethnicity.
Bridal zardosi designer sarees
Bridal zardosi designer sarees are one of the popular choices of Indian wedding dresses. This is vastly worn as a bridal wear in Northern and western states of the country including Maharashtra,
Rajasthan, Gujarat, some parts of Punjab, Delhi etc. The hand woven neat golden zari works on Kanijivaram or Banarasi sarees makes it the most attractive bridal wear. Who can resist a red or a
maroon Kanjivaram with golden zari work on it on her wedding day! This designer zardosi work sarees are worn by bride’s sisters, friends and relatives also.
Zardosi designer sarees in Bollywood
Bollywood heroines are seen flaunting zardosi designer sarees on various occasions both in real and reel life. At awards functions and film releases we have seen Rani Mukherjee, Vidya Balan,
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and many other actresses sporting the zardosi designer sarees. Not to forget is Rekha who wears zardosi designs on Kanijivaram and looks as ravishing as ever. Vidya Balan
has been featured in many films and awards functions in Resham sarees bordered with heavy zardosi work. Even net sarees with zardosi border work is the latest fashion in Bollywood.
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