Zardozi is metal embroidery; GI tag - Lucknow Zardozi

Q.  Which place is famous for Zardozi?
- Published on 26 Aug 16

a. Kashmir
b. Hyderabad
c. Lucknow
d. Allahabad

ANSWER: Lucknow
 
  • Zardozi is beautiful metal embroidery, which was used for the attire of the Kings and the royals in India. Persian terms Zar meaning gold and Dozi meaning embroidery.
  • It involves making elaborate designs, using gold and silver threads. Precious stones, diamonds, emeralds, and pearls are also used.
  • Uses: to adorn walls of the royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings and the paraphernalia of regal elephants and horses.
  • Zardosi attained its summit in the 17th century, under the patronage of Akbar. Under the rule of Aurangzeb, the royal patronage stopped and led to the decline of craft.
  • With the 18th and 19th century bringing industrialization, it suffered further setback.
  • Zardosi embroidery work is mainly a specialty of Lucknow, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Delhi, Agra, Kashmir, Mumbai, Ajmer and Chennai.
  • In 2013 the Geographical Indication Registry (GIR) accorded the Geographical Indication (GI) registration to the Lucknow Zardozi.

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