Learn the Art

The heart of all Aari work. Learn to hold the hook, maintain tension, and create the continuous chainstitches that form the base of every embroidery style.

Explore the richness of silk threads — learn shading, blending and filling techniques to bring floral and vine designs to life with vibrant colour.

Learn the full vocabulary of filling stitches used to densely cover motifs — satin fill, brick fill, encroaching and padded filling — giving your designs richness and depth.

Master French knots, bullion knots and aari knot techniques to build rich textured surfaces. Knot work adds a tactile, three-dimensional quality unlike any other embroidery style.

Master the art of stitching small mirrors into fabric using the aari hook. A timeless craft rooted in Rajasthani and Gujarati tradition, now widely used in bridal fashion.

Learn to lay flat sequins and sitara stars in intricate patterns — creating pieces that shimmer and catch light beautifully at every angle.

Thread seed beads, bugle beads and pearl drops using the aari hook to create dimensional borders, motifs and all-over patterns with texture and depth.

Learn to hand-set rhinestones, kundan and flatback crystals into fabric — creating necklines and borders that look like wearable jewellery.

An advanced and distinctive technique where fabric is carefully cut and the edges are embroidered to create elegant negative-space patterns and lace-like effects.

Learn to craft and embellish fabric patkas (tassels/ties) and decorative fabric buttons — the finishing details that elevate a blouse or lehenga from beautiful to breathtaking.

Create stunning raised, sculptural embroidery by padding motifs before stitching. This technique produces a bold, three-dimensional effect that stands out dramatically on bridal garments.

A beloved South Indian embroidery tradition combining metallic threads, beads and sequins in geometric and floral patterns. Widely popular for silk sarees, lehengas and bridal blouses.

Learn to couch metallic wire (dabka) and twisted cord (nakshi) onto fabric in flowing outlines and filled patterns — producing a bold, sculptural goldwork effect unique to South Asian embroidery.

Learn to stitch freshwater pearls, half-pearls and pearl beads onto fabric using the aari hook — creating necklines and motifs that exude quiet, timeless luxury.

Use narrow silk and satin ribbons to create soft, dimensional flowers, leaves and bows directly on fabric. A romantic technique popular for contemporary bridal wear and fashion garments.

Rooted in the embroidery traditions of Kashmir, Tilla uses fine metallic gold and silver threads to create intricate geometric and floral patterns. A highly valued skill in luxury bridal embroidery.

The pinnacle of Aari embroidery. Learn heavy goldwork using metallic threads, wire, and sequins to create the rich, dimensional embroidery seen on the finest bridal wear.