Black Velvet Salwar Suit with Gold Zari Embroidery Velvet Dupatta

The craft

ZarizariGold or silver thread spun fine enough to weave into silk — the metallic shimmer in a Banarasi pallu. is metallic thread, traditionally gold or silver, worked here directly into the velvet base — a fabric that gives embroidery a raised, tactile quality it wouldn't have on a flat weave. Because the dupattadupattaThe long scarf-stole that completes a lehenga or kurta set — draped over the chest, shoulder, or head. matches the kurtakurtaA long shirt or tunic, worn loose, falling anywhere from hip to knee. Everyday or festive depending on the fabric. fabric exactly, the zari's gold catches consistently across the whole silhouette rather than in one isolated section.