

Aari Work Materials Collection
Aari Work Materials Collection: Essential Tools for Traditional Hand Embroidery


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Aari Work Materials Collection
Aari Work Materials Collection: Essential Tools for Traditional Hand Embroidery



Aari needles and hooks
Embroidery frames and adda cots
Thread varieties
Fabric bases and canvases
Embellishments, Metal wires, Supplementary tools


• Traditional Indian technique using a hooked needle for intricate designs.
• Known as tambour embroidery in Western countries.
• Involves creating delicate chain stitches on fabrics like silk and velvet.
• Artisans use both hands to manipulate thread and hook simultaneously.
Comprehensive overview of Aari needle specifications, including specialized hook sizes, bead compatibility, threadspecific styles, and durable material construction.
• Aari Needle
A fine, hooked needle designed to pull thread through fabric, serving as the essential tool for intricate tambouring and chain stitching techniques.

• Style A (0.5mm)
Engineered for precise one-thread work and small 15/0 beads, making it ideal for delicate, thin fabrics like georgette where fine detailing is required.
• Style B (0.72mm)
A thicker needle featuring a wooden handle, specifically designed to accommodate larger 8/0 to 11/0 beads and decorative sequins for detailed garments.

Professional embroidery equipment featuring large adda cots, hands-free round stands, traditional slate frames, and sturdy designs for precise, high-tension fabric work.
• Aari Margam
Large rectangular wooden frame designed to hold fabric taut for detailed embroidery work.
• Round Frame
Circular embroidery hoops mounted on four legs allowing for comfortable hands-free creation.
• Slate Frames
Wooden slats used to tension the fabric for large-scale, complex bridal project designs.




