Madhya Pradesh Government organizes ‘Raag-Bhopali’ exhibition to promote Zari-Zardozi
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Madhya Pradesh Government is organizing ‘Raag-Bhopali’ exhibition to promote Zari-Zardozi crafts of Bhopal.
Important value additions
Embroidery done with metallic threads is called kalabattu and forms the zari.
The main zari production Centre is Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Process
Here the metal ingots are melted into metal bars called pasa from which lengths are got by beating it after treatment.
This is then pulled through perforated steel plates to make it into wires, followed by the tarkashi process to make it thin with rubber and diamond dies.
The last stage is called badla where the wire is flattened and twisted with silk or cotton thread to become kasab or kalabattu.
Different kinds of zari work
Zardozi: This is a heavy and more elaborate embroidery work which uses varieties of gold threads, spangles, beads and gota.
It is used to embellish wedding outfits, heavy coats, cushions, curtains etc.
Kamdani : This is a lighter needlework which is done on lighter material like scarves, veils, and caps.
Mina Work: This is thus called owing to its resemblance with enamel work.
