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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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