Zari
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- for the Tibetan village see Zari, Tibet
Zari is a type of thread made of fine gold or silver wire used in traditional Indian and Pakistani garments. This thread is woven into fabrics, primarily made of silk to create intricate patterns. It is believed this tradition started during the Mughal era.
Zari is also a method of traditional textile weaving in Iran.
Zari is the main material in most silk sarees and ghararas. It is also used in other garments made of silk, like skirts, tops and vettis.
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' zari is a thread made of cotton, polyester yarn at its core and wrapped by golden/silver metallic yarn, metal thread
