‘Zari’ is the term used for a fine gold or silver thread, used in the traditional garments of India, Pakistan and Persia. The tradition of zari was started in India in the Mughal era. This thread is used to create intricate patterns woven into different types of fabrics, especially silk, and this method of weaving…

South India is well-known for its large variety of sarees, with certain cities and towns being the centers of production for these garments. One such major production center is Bangalore or Bengaluru, the state capital of Karnataka. Bangalore sarees is the term given for southern Karnataka sarees. This specific category has emerged because there are…