Ari Embroidery

Ari Embroidery is equally old and famous for its heavy work. Prepared with the help of an awl it represents a cobbler’s stitch, which requires considerable skill and practice. The sharper and finer the hook of the awl, the more refined the quality of the embroidery. This is done in silk or locally made satin called Gajji or on a silky satin fabric Atlash. The royal ladies of Kutch who were fascinated by the Persian motifs like peacock and flowers patronized Ari embroidery.The garments under the spell of Ari embroidery are usually dotted with bootis (motifs), which round off with big sized ones known as Nadir Shahi booti.