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Zardozi is a unique kind of intricate and elaborate embroidery where metal threads are sown on silk, velvet or satin fabrics
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Zardozi is derived from two Persian words – zar that stands for ‘gold' and dozi that means ‘sewing'
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Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Pakistan and India are some of the countries with a great prevalence of the embroidery skill in the world
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The designs are often created with gold or silver threads and beads, pearls and precious stones are then incorporated into it
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Zardozi thrived in India under Mughal Emperor Akbar's rule. It was used for royal tents, wall hangings and decorative clothes
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Today, zardozi is primarily used extensively on Indian bridal trousseaus like lehengas, sarees and suits
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Many bridal couturiers in the country like Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra rely on skilled artisans who delicately create these masterpieces
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Zardozi embellished outfits are extremely expensive not just for the precious threads used but also for the craftsmanship of hand poking every design on the ensemble
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