There’s something about Zardozi that instantly signals richness. Historically stitched into the robes of royalty and bridal finery, the embroidery form has long been associated with celebration ...

Zardozi’s story begins with Persian roots and blossoms under Mughal patronage in India. Its golden era featured heavy silks, brocades, velvets and the use of real gold and silver thread, often ...

Zardozi reached its pinnacle in the 17th century under the patronage of Mughal Emperor Akbar. But under the rule of Aurangzeb, royal aid for the traditional craft ended abruptly and it resulted in ...

Zardozi or Zar-douzi is an elaborate style of hand embroidery popular in Iran, India and Pakistan. Mohammad Bilal, is a zardozi master craftsman based in Agra. He learned this form of embroidery ...

The craft witnessed a lull in 18th and 19th century mainly due to industrialisation,'' added city based fashion designer Amit Mirpuri, who deals with bridal lehangas, a paraphrase for zardozi at ...