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Learn Aari embroidery

January 16, by Denise Felton. 5 Comments

Anita of artistic fingers has put together a series of tutorials on Aari embroidery, also known as tambour work. If you’d like to know more about this technique, which uses a tiny hook to pull loops of thread to the fabric’s surface, go to Anita’s blog and click the link to Aari embroidery in the navigation bar in the right-hand column.

Aari embroidery is one of the many forms of embroidery, that originated in the Mughal era. Aari work is a type of embroidery work that is done by stretching the fabric tightly over a wooden frame. A pen-like needle, that resembles a crochet needle is used to do the intrinsic Aari work.

Aari Hand Embroidery Work is one of the famous embroidery art forms that you can see in designer clothes and appliques worldwide.

More articles on Aari Embroidery

What is Aari stitch?
Aari work entails a hook that is plied from the top but fed by silk thread from the bottom, with the material stretched out on a frame. This motion generates loops, and Repeating this results in a line of chain stitches.
Which country is famous for Aari embroidery?
Aari embroidery originated in the state of Gujarat, India, in a region known as Kutch. Initially performed by Muslim groups in the area, embroidery spread throughout India.
How many stitches are in Aari?  This video outlines 55 stitches for Aari work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXcUt1Q8JYs

My top tips for Aari work –

Maintain a clean and hazard-free working environment.
Keep the tools and equipment in good condition.
Use proper tool and equipment handling techniques.
Keep the items safe.
To do the aari job, maintain proper posture for body support.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaCt5oKi0CA

Many thanks to Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery for pointing out Anita’s series.

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Comments

  1. Anita says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Thanks a lot!
    Anita.

  2. brenda freeman says

    July 30, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Hi,

    I would love to learn how to do Aari embroidery, Where can I buy the Tambour hook, and Transfer patterns? I think it is a beatiful art!!

    Thank you very much!!

    From, Brenda Freeman

  3. Raji says

    September 5, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Hi,
    I love aari embroidery. Brenda you can get aari needle or tambour hook in US too, I saw some tambour embroidery hook from clover in Joann, check it out.

    Raji

  4. aamitha says

    October 2, 2012 at 5:36 am

    i want buy tambour hook where i buy

  5. divya says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:54 am

    Hi Raji,
    Thanks for the tutorial.. I started with a small work on a silk cloth that comes with Saree.. however when I finish a stitch I see small holes in the cloth.. obviously I need to pull the thread out.. not sure if I am exerting more pressure or it is the material of the cloth. Can you help me with a solution please.. Thanks

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