Zari Industry in India: Art and Craft

Since ancient time, India has been known for its golden thread zari. Besides gold and silver thread, the embroidery materials like stars and spangles, chalak, champo, kinari, salma and badla are also well-known product of zari industry. The zari craft includes making zari thread and other materials that are used in zari embroidered saris, evening-bagel, footwear and belts, zari textiles and brocades.Surat is India’s best thread making centre producing both real and imitation zari threads, embroidery materials, lace and borders etc. The present book makes an investigation into socio-economic conditions, working environment, employment and income distribution, technology and extension services and marketing pattern concerning zari industry of Surat. In addition, the book also looks into history, growth, development and export of zari and zari products. Further, the book also attempts to show how through well-knit association of zari manufacturers, the industry in the Surat has become able to achieve present status.The book is utmost utility to students, teachers, researchers, zari manufactures and general readers.