Rhea Kapoor said of Sonakshi’s kurta, “It is adorned with traditional zardozi and aari embroidery and features a silk fabric detailing in the ghera and sleeves.” “It’s paired with a matching velvet salwar with delicate aari work, highlighted with dabka and sequin hand embroidery,”
Zardozi is an old embroidery technique that originated in Persia and is widely used in India. It involves sewing metal-bound threads as decorations on a variety of fabrics, including velvet and silk. During the Mughal era, which was characterized by abundant art.
Zardozi by definition came to be associated with monarchy. Zardozi was developed throughout time and spread over the Indian subcontinent by different groups. The elaborate workmanship is another illustration of the syncretic tradition of art and craft that unites the people of the country, regardless of its characteristics or voyage.
“Zardozi is a type of traditional handicraft that may be passed down through the generations without losing its value or rustic appeal. As we did with Sonakshi’s set, A&R designs consider the current to create timeless shapes with rich zardozi in modern hues.
