can someone tell me more about aari embroidery ,its variations, the methods,designs &websites related to this?

Question

aari wotk is widely done in north india.it involves zardosi, resham stone work etc.i need some more guidelines ,and if possible some good designs too.

Answer 1

"Aari embroidery is done primarily by the Muslim cobbler community in India. The designs are of Mughal origin since the art was at one time patronized by them. By using subtle gradations of color the figures and motifs in the designs can be highly representational. Aari at times is also called zari work. The zari thread or the metallic thread if quite commonly used in this style of embroidery. It is done with colored thread as well using color gradations to make the motifs and figures highly representational......"
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