In earlier days The Rabaris amd Sodha Rajputs of western region had an embroidered tradition. This tradition was known as Tinsel. Soon it became a famous embroidery pattern and was used on sarees. Since then it is usually used on sarees. The Mughal Emperors were the ones who introduced zardozi (the gold and silver gilt thread embroidery technique) to India. The saree with zardozi work is today an inextricable part of bridal clothing. The other popular forms of tinsel embroidery are Balla tinsel and khari work
The western region also has a rich embroidered tradition, made famous by ethnic groups such as Rabaris and Sodha Rajputs.
The saree with zardozi, the gold gilt thread embroidery technique, at one time patronized by the Moghul emperors and the aristocracy, is today an inextricable part of a bridal trousseau.
Balla tinsel and khari work are the cheaper variations available in metallic embroidery, which have also become quite popular.
These are another variety of sarees available in West India. The Embroidered tinsel sarees are made famous by ethnic groups such as rabaris and sodha Rajputs. Embroidered tinsel sarees are very popular because of the interesting texture, the metalic thread and the three dimensional effect that could be created on it.
Design :
These embroidered tinsel sarees are zardozi embroidered, which is the gold gilt thread embroidery technique. Intricate designs in gold and silver, studded with pearls and precious stones enhanced the beauty of rich and glowing silk, and brocade saree.
Other cheaper variations in metallic embroidery are the Balla tinsel and khari works. The saree with Balla tinsel and khari works have also become quite popular.
There are also bridal sarees from Rajasthan with elaborate tinsel embroidered designs in vibrant shades. Designs can be ethnic or modern.
Tinsel embroidery sarees impart richness of color as well as design