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Finest Embroidery - Aari work.

There is no doubt the Mughals influence the designs of Indian embroidery. Aari work is spread in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Lucknow, Kashmir, Delhi, and most of India. The embroidery is breakfast with a pen-like hook or crotch. Chain embroidery stitch with a loop using beads and sequences creates the finest art piece.

 Origin
 in the 12th century Aari Work is originated. In the western part of Gujarat first Aari work is practiced on leather used in decoration of footwear. Under the rule of Mughal the Craftsman transmitted the embroidery on fabric from the leather. With increase in trade with countries like China, England, and Europe give boost in the export and this resulted in influence of them in designs on traditional Aari work.
Aari work emanates from Aar which is the hooked needle and awl used by craftsmen.
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Making
 a fabric is stretched and tied to a wooden frame to remove any loose folds. after tracing the design thread is embroidered on the design. Ari needle is pushed through the fabric and thread from the reverse side and process continued till the required pattern is formed on the fabric.
 the design is embellished With zary thread and with stones and beans increasing the richness of the embroidery. once is crtreated fabric glue is applied on the reverse side, this is the specialty of embroidery.

 Varieties
 Ari's work consists of a galore Of beads and needles. Salma, gotta, nakshi, dabka, and Aara are some varieties of artwork. Commonly floral designs are embroidered and other patterns are Katori, sitara, and taken are a few other patterns used in it. All elements create eye-catching fabric and enhance the beauty of the fabric.

Maintenance 
A dry clean wash is recommended for the fabric or a gentle hand wash is preferable. Soft iron is required for the fabric.
Products 
The demand for embroidery is across the world. Domestic as well as International market is fascinated by embroidery because it's suitable for most of every occasion.

Necessity of protection 
At times Indian textiles and craftsmen were exploited so much that in the 18th century, Britain banned Indian textiles and the reason is to give busts to their textiles, and the artisans were forced to adopt other occupations for their survival. Since then our textiles are sinking. Now in modern days arrival of fast fashion and new technology.
The risk is on our textiles and one among is Aari embroidery.
We can give a ray of hope to the remaining artisan by purchasing it which creates revival process for India’s rich textile heritage. 

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