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Lucknow Zardozi: How This Historic Craft Is Making A Comeback

Delve into the intricate world of this GI-tagged zardozi embroidery. Almost as famous as the delicate Lucknow chikankari, zardozi today is regaining its foothold in the non-traditional international markets also

Intricate zari work forms zardozi embroidery Photo: shutterstock.com/Azhar khan
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There was a trend in the 90s which had Lucknow zardozi ruling the roost as far as couture and homespun ceremonial wear were concerned. Once considered the realm of only royalty, Lucknow zardozi is making a comeback into the main stream now that the spotlight is firmly focused on Make in India and Made in India. Almost as famous as the delicate Lucknow chikankari, zardozi today is regaining its foothold in the non-traditional international markets also.