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First published 2008

zardozinoun

South Asian.
  1. 1871–
    As a mass noun: a type of elaborate appliqué embroidery created using gold or silver metallic thread.
    1. 1871
      Dori means a small twine or thread or cording, used on the edges of clothing, similarly to Nakki, Gota, Kinari, Patti, Mandil, and Zardozi.
      E. Balfour, Cyclopædia of India (ed. 2) vol. II. 138/2
    2. 1903
      Zardozi braidings and trimmings.
      G. Watt, Indian Art at Delhi viii. 370
    3. 1970
      This town is an important centre for art industries and luxury goods, such as zardozi, silk saries, and brassware.
      G. Singh, Geogr. India xxvii. 332
    4. 1998
      A look that goes back to the twenties and thirties. Zardosi and elaborate beadwork create this impression.
      Leicester Mercury (Nexis) 26 November 4
    5. 2006
      The introduction of zardozi in casual clothes has led to a further increase in its demand.
      S. Mahajan, Globalization & Social Change ix. 173

zardozi, n. was first published in December 2008.

zardozi, n. was last modified in July 2023.