Z #Saris_A2Z

#Saris_A2Z as we reach letter 'Z' making this Saturday sparkle with the glitter of Zari, yes it's saris with Zari and Zardosi work featured today, and if it's a sari bought from 'Zari' it deserves to featured here..

Zardozi embroidery is beautiful metal embroidery. Zardozi embroidery work involves making elaborate designs, using gold and silver threads. Further adding to the magnificence of the work are the studded pearls and precious stones. Initially, the embroidery was done with pure silver wires and real gold leaves. However, today, craftsmen make use of a combination of copper wire, with a golden or silver polish, and a silk thread. 

Zari is an even thread traditionally made of fine gold or silver. This thread is used in the Zardozi embroidery. 

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S #Saris_A2Z

#Saris_A2Z today our monday madness goes up a bit more with letter 'S'

Share your Shibori stories as I don't possess this and hence could not take a shoot in the same...

Another sari with letter 'S'~

Sungudi Saris...are traditional cotton saris from the village Chinnalapatti, Tamil Nadu, defined by the patterns of block prints and tie & dye designs. Also, known as Chinnalapattu saris. These are known by the names of ‘Sungudi sari’, Madhurai Sari, and Chinnalapattu.

The Sungudi saris are usually longer than the other kinds of saris available in the market.

One of the unique features of Sungudi saris is that they have Bandhani pattern or print on the whole sari. The Sungudi print saris are very light weight and comfortable wear.

The Sungudi saris are usually made from pure cotton fabric and the saris are dyed in natural colors. Since, it involves manual labor, the designs and patterns vary across each piece.The designs and colors of the sari may vary, but the fabric is pure cotton.The main feature of Sungudi saris is that they have bright colors along with contrasting borders, mostly in gold.

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