Aari Work Material for Beginners

Aari Hand Embroidery Work is one of the famous embroidery art forms that you can see in designer clothes and appliques worldwide. It can be seen on lehenga, gown, army badges, caps, etc. This art form originated in India during the Mughal rule and was used mainly to embellish royal attires. Now, this aari embroidery is practiced all over the world and you can see it in the work of renowned fashion designers.

This was a brief about aari work and now we are going to know about various aari work material you are going to need if you are just starting out with this embroidery.

 

1) Maggam Embroidery Frame

Aari Maggam Embroidery cot is the most important tool that you will need when you are starting with embroidery. Aari Embroidery requires both the hands in action so you are going to need a frame that allows you to use your hands freely. You can either buy slate embroidery frame which is actually a rectangle frame placed on iron stands or you can go for a round frame with iron stand.

You can learn how to arrange aari maggam embroidery frame here

 

2) Aari Needles: Aari Needle, also known as embroidery hook is used for creating various patterns and designs on fabric with thread, beads, embroidery wires and stones. This needle has a hook at one end which is used for grabbing the thread from under the fabric and bringing it on the upper side of the fabric.

There are various types of aari needles available. If you are beginner you can try this aari needle. You can use beads from size 11/0 to 6/0 with this needle.

Learn how to use aari needle for embroidery

 

3) Threads: You can use zari thread or normal sewing thread for doing embroidery. Zari Thread comes in various colors and if you choose to do thread embroidery, then these can be your perfect choice.

If you want to add beads, sequins, and rhinestones then you will need to use stitching threads.

 

 

4) Thread Cutter or Embroidery Scissors: You are going to need either thread cutter or embroidery scissors for making snips while doing embroidery.

 

5) Embellishments: Following are some of the supplies that are used for embellishing aari embroidery design. You can choose whichever one you like for your embroidery design.

 

Beads: Seed Beads (aka Moti) and Delica Beads (aka Cutdana) are popularly used in aari work to give definition and charm to the design. These beads come in various sizes. For beginners, it would easy to start with either 11/0 or 8/0 beads.

 

Sequins: Sequins Palliates is small glittery pieces that can add shine to any outfit. You can easily incorporate sequins into your embroidery designs.

Here you can learn how to stitch sequins with aari needle

 

Rhinestone: Rhinestones are another beautiful supply that you can use for embellishing your designer lehenga, suit, saree etc. They are available in various sizes and gorgeous colors.

 

Embroidery Wires: Metal Embroidery Wires are the most used in aari embroidery to create beautiful patterns and on lehenga, sherwani, saree, blouses etc. Metal Embroidery wires come in different types like French wire, bullion wire, stiff wire and mukaish.

So, this was all about various aari work material that you may need if you are starting with aari embroidery. You can buy aari work material online at www.embroiderymaterial.com. Let me know in the comments below if you have any queries.