Surat Zari Craft

Surat zari craft from Gujrat is made from yarns of silk and cotton mixed with gold, silver or copper. Surat is the only world famous centre in the production of zari thread and zari embroidery material. The geo-climatic condition plays a major role in the production of the zari. The water and climatic conditions of the Surat helps the Surat zari to retain its luster and so the zari thread does not get tarnished or corronated when washed. The making of Surat zari requires special human skills. The art of zari making has been transferred from generation to generation among a particular community called Rana.