Zardozi

IN NEWS:

• Many newspapers have written on the poor conditions of zardozi artisans across the country due to the slowdown in demand due to slow down.

ABOUT ZARDOZI:

• Zardozi or Zardosi work is a type of embroidery in Iran, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey, Central Asia, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

• Zardozi is a type of heavy and elaborate metal embroidery on a silk, satin, or velvet fabric base.
• Designs are often created using gold and silver threads and can incorporate pearls, beads, and precious stones.
• It is used as decoration for a wide range of applications, including clothes, household textiles, and animal trappings.
• Initially, the embroidery was done with pure silver wires and real gold leaves. However, today, craftsmen make use of a combination of copper wire, with a golden or silver polish, and silk thread.
• In 2013, the Geographical Indication Registry (GIR) accorded Geographical Indication (GI) registration to the Lucknow zardozi.

PRELIMS QUESTION:

Q.” Zardosi “, recently in news, is a type of:

1. Native breed of Cattle
2. Medicinal Plant
3. Wall Painting
4. Fabric embroidery

Answer to Prelims question