Aari Embroidery: All You Need To Know

Posted by Admin on May, 25, 2020

Who does not like embroideries especially on their clothes! India is world famous for hosting a range of embroidery works such as aari. In aari work, a special needle is used which looks like a pen. It is shaped like a crochet needle and gives birth to an inherent artwork form of India.
So, basically, aari embroidery work in India is performed with muthia and beads. Muthia is a needle having a sharp edge to offer creative designs of chain stitch like imprints. Aari is commonly known for its finest and delicate threadwork which is the key reason to enhance the spirit of hand embroidery.

History of aari work:
The origin of aari work lies back in the 12th century with the advent of Mughal empire. The Mughal emperors were hugely fascinated by the traditional motifs and floral designs during that age, which became the biggest reason behind the coming of aari work into limelight. Today, Lucknow, Kutch, Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are known for their special aari embroidery work. And, this shows that every part of this country favours this embroidery works.
Though aari work is considered as one of the most difficult form of needle embroidery, today with the advent of technology various stitching procedures have been invented and the role of the artisans has also advanced a lot. Thus, now, this ancient embroidery can be executed in a much shorter time.

How it is done?
To make aari embroidery, artisans first draw the sketch with a lead pencil on the desired fabric. After that they use a needle to pierce holes along the design patterns. When they insert the threaded needle into the fabric it comes out emerging a loop. This particular stitching pattern has made aari work an exclusive art form.

The process:
The artisans use a frame to hold the fabric straight and to ensure that no uneven space remains on it. They generally use wooden frames. Normally they use silk, cotton or zari threads for the embroidery. This is to ensure the fine patterns of embroidery on the fabric. Often the aari works include stones or sequins between the patterns to embellish the attire.

Faces behind the embroidery:
Generally the Muslim community people in India perform the aari embroidery work. Traditionally they use a hooked needle or aari. Aari embroidery has parts in the country like barabanki or katla, which is based on the philosophies of a cotartisans in Kutch region call it mocha embroidery, which is also done by aari needle.

Types of aari embroidery:
The whole aari embroidery work in India requires plenty of needles ad beads. Some of its types are – aara, dabka, nakshi, gota and salma. All these do not lack the traditional essence of aari work. In aari embroidery, apart from floral motifs, tikena, sitara and katori elements are also used.
With time, due to its seasonal convenience, aari work has increased its popularity in all over the world. Dry cleaning is recommended for the garments containing aari embroideries.

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Aari Embroidery: All You Need To Know

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