Zari work is a special ornate embroidery that is done on special event clothing. The embroidery typically has built up three dimensional beading. Every ornate gold, silver, beading, is by hand. When the garments are worn-out they often are gathered and the ornate decorate bodices, collars, etc. are hand stitched in an ornate "patchwork" and then made into decorative pillows. I have bought many such pillows on a side alley in Delhi where tribal women from UP (Utter Pradesh) gather and sell such items.
They are a lovely accent to an otherwise no personality sofa.
I have also bought jeweled silk sari patchwork cushions and had a bed coverlet made.
The handwork of Southeast Asia and India is amazing.
Mary-Anne
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