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    involved is as captivating as the motifs it brings to life.   Aari embroidery
                Tilla embroidery lies the canvas, carefully chosen for its   Aari work is a traditional Kashmiri embroidery style that
                ability to absorb and showcase the brilliance of metallic   uses a hooked needle to create intricate patterns. It’s a
                threads. Traditionally, fine-quality fabrics like silk and   time-consuming process that’s often used to decorate
                Pashmina are selected to provide the ideal backdrop   dresses, stoles, shawls, and more. (Fig 6)
                for the intricate work that follows. The preparation of this
                canvas is a crucial step. It involves processes to ensure   Fig 6
                durability and a surface conducive to the delicate stitches
                that will soon adorn it. (Fig 4)
                  Fig 4

                                                                      Popular motifs in Kashmiri Aari work include
                                                                      Booen (chinar), Badum (paisley), Yambarzal (hyacinth,
                Tilla hand embroidery is a unique art of embroidering a   narcissus), daenposh (pomegrante), pamposh (lotus),
                metallic silver or gold plated metallic threads to luxurious   sosan (iris), and dachh (grapevine). (Fig 7)
                fabrics like Kashmir Pashmina Cashmere. (Fig 5)        Fig 7
                 Fig 5

                                                                      Types of embroidery

                                                                      1  Sozni or Sozankar: Fine and delicate embroidery,
                                                                        mostly done on Pashmina    shawls.
                                                                      2  Chikandozi: Medium fine needlework
                                                                      3  Rezkar: Embroidery in multi-coloured threads and
                                                                        broad stitches
                                                                      4  Watchikan: Raised flower and floral designs in golden
                                                                        thread on Raffal shawls
                                                                      5  Jalakdozi: Hookwork embroidery done in staple yarn
                                                                      6  Jamwara patterns: the pattern, which covers the
                                                                        entire shawl.
                                                                      7  Jalidar designs: Arabesques or net-like designs.
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