#36days_textile

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Day 36 at 36 Days of Type 08 with the number 9. Tenth (and last) embroidery form - Zari Zardozi. Zari Zardozi work is marked by its use of metallic threads along with sequins and beads on velvet, brocades and silks. This style of embroidery came to India from Central Asia in the 12th century. An ornate and sumptuous craft, it was mainly patronized by the Mughals. Today, it has witnessed a popular revival and admired by the masses. This craft has major centers in Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi, Bhopal and Delhi. The zardozi craftsmen in Varanasi and Bareilly specialize in embroidering badges and ceremonial robes. These badges are commissioned by the Army, Navy and institutes including the European Catholic clergy who commission work on ceremonial robes.

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Day 35 at 36 Days of Type 08 with the number 8. Ninth embroidery form - Chamba Rumal. Chamba Rumal is an embroidered handicraft that was promoted under the patronage of the rulers of Chamba Kingdom in Himachal Pradesh. Due to its close relationship with the Pahari painting tradition, the Chamba rumals are also called as ‘paintings in embroidery’. Traditionally, the Chamba rumals were silk embroidered square pieces of handspun and handwoven unbleached mulmul. In recent years, artisans have been encouraged to reproduce earlier masterpieces in order to sustain the craft.