and that comes from using more than one kind of zardozi like zari, dabka, sheesha, marodi and kundan styles' (Pic: @rimpleandarpreet) Valaya adds, “What works today is going back in time and ...

Generally, Zari-Zardozi embroidery work is done on garments, bags and batuas (female purse). In the olden times, it was also done on Peshawari (royal) sandals or jutis which were used by the royals.

Women in Gujarat are gaining financial independence through the Samarth Scheme, which provides specialized training in Zari-Zardozi. With a ₹495 crore budget for FY 2024-26, the scheme aims to ...