Zari Zardozi Craft Documentation Program Lucknow

The Zari Zardozi Craft Documentation Program in Lucknow is designed for fashion and textile students, artisans and craft enthusiasts who want to master traditional Zari and Zardozi embroidery techniques. In this hands-on program, you will learn to document every step of the embroidery process, from materials and tools to motifs and stitching techniques, creating a professional craft portfolio suitable for academic projects, internships, or personal use. Enhance your design skills, preserve India’s rich embroidery heritage, and gain practical experience in traditional craft documentation.

Zari Zardozi is one of India’s most luxurious and historic embroidery traditions, known for its rich metallic threads and intricate hand techniques. Originating during the Mughal era, this craft was widely used in royal garments, ceremonial textiles, and couture pieces.

The embroidery is executed on a wooden frame called an adda, using materials like zari, dabka, naqshi, salma, beads, sequins, pearls, and stones. Each motif is handcrafted with precision, creating a textured and opulent surface.

Lucknow has long been an important center for this heritage craft.

Students will prepare a detailed craft documentation including:

• Craft history and background
• Visual documentation of tools and processes
• Step-by-step embroidery technique
• Motif study and sampling
• Artisan insights and interviews
• Design application and analysis

This documentation will be a valuable portfolio addition for design students.

This craft documentation program is designed for fashion and design students who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of Zari Zardozi embroidery through research, observation, and hands-on learning.

Students will document the craft from its roots to its modern design applications.

•History and origin of Zari Zardozi
• Cultural and royal significance of the craft
• Tools used in Adda work
• Raw materials and embellishments
• Types of stitches and techniques
• Motifs and design development
• Process of embroidery execution
• Artisan interaction and learning
• Contemporary use in fashion and couture

• Raw materials for practice and sampling will be provided
• Guidance from experienced artisans and mentors
• Studio workspace for learning and documentation
• Accommodation available for outstation students

• Fashion design students
• Textile design students
• Craft and design researchers
• Anyone from a design /non design background interested in Indian crafts