What’s it all about?
Zardozi is the most ornate embroidery from the Mughal era in India. Traditionally this embroidery was done using pure gold and silver threads along with real gemstones. The garments weighed a lot and were worn only by royals.
In this workshop you will create a sample using various metallic embroidery materials. You will explore some techniques that are used by European couture house even today
What will we cover?
In this hands on class Manjari will cover:
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History of Zardozi embroidery
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Different stitches, motifs, and fabrics
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Sewing basics
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Sewing your own piece of zardozi!
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Accessibility Venue
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Quiet Spaces
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Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
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Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Who will be teaching?
Manjari (she/her) is a trained Fashion Designer with vast experience in Indian textiles and embroideries. After working in the fashion industry for over a decade, she has been running her own handmade children’s clothing label, Bubble For Poppet, for the past eight years.
Important info:
Photo by Teacher’s own work.
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot us an email at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com