Zardozi is a Persian term where 'zar' stands for 'gold' and 'dozi' means 'work'. This art form is a type of metal embroidery that was used to adorn the walls of royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings and was also a part of the paraphernalia of royal horses and elephants. The entire artform depends upon making elaborate designs using gold and silver threads with precious stones and studded pearls. While earlier the embroidery was done with pure silver wires and real gold leaves, artisans and…
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