Aari embroidery saree
Cotton silk kolkata jamdani handloom saree
Aari hand embroidery
5.4 meter saree
80 cm meter blouse piece
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Aari embroidery gets its name from the tool used in this style, the aari-a hooked needle. Aari embroidery is done by tightening the cloth with the wooden ring or frame. Then work is done on the stretched cloth with an aari.
It is believed that it first developed by leather workers who used to create e-blissed footwear. It was also popular during Mughal and British era.
Craftswomen create the painting-like effect using very fine stitches. Most of the motifs of Aari embroidery derived from nature, like colourful flowers and leaves, trees, animals and birds. Aari work sarees are in the demand by women of all age groups. Golden and silver threads are embroidery catches the eyes.
The craftswomen of Mochi community has popularized this old art. Repeated stitches, fine thread work, practice using the aari-the needle, patience required for the contribution of the traditional hand work.