Aari or Maggam Embroidery

This is one of the ancient technique used to do embroidery in silk materials.  It is made by using simple chain stitches using Aari needle.  Aari needle is similar to crochet hook in thin size.  In India it is widely used now a days to decorate sarees, saree blouses and kids traditional dresses with heavy zari work.  Gold and metal zari threads, beads, sequins, kundan stones and silk embroidery threads are mainly used in Aari work.  It gives a royal look to any garments embroidered with this kind of work.  No doubt everyone will love it and it is not a big deal we can easily learn it here step by step.  Look forward for tutorials and embroidery designs.