Garment & Textile · Embroidery
Aari Work
Chain-stitch embroidery using a hooked needle (aari) on stretched fabric.
Origin
Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan
Era
Mughal
Also known as
Maggam Work
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Industrialist View
Faster than hand-sewn chain stitch — used for bridal wear, mojaris. Kashmiri aari, Gujarati mochi, Rajasthani.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Fabric must be drum-tight on adda frame. Work from back.
Construction & Use
Also used for jooti (mojari) shoe tops.