- By Somdyuti Bhattacharyya Zardosi, Zar-dauzi, or Zardozi is a sort of embroidery found in the Middle-east and India. The word Zardozi means gold weaving. Zardosi is an elaborate and equally hefty type of metallic embroidery. Usually, gold or a silver thread is employed in tandem with beads, pearls, and precious gems. Zardozi is versatile - it is used to adorn garments like salwar suits, lehenga’s, and similar ethnic wear and accessories like bedsheets, wall hangings, clutches, and handbags. Today, Zardozi is popular in the Indian cities of Lucknow and Bhopal. History and Origin of Zardozi Gold and silver embroidery...