Kutch embroidery chaniya choli.
Aari handwork with mirrorwork
Unstitiched
Lehenga length: 3 metres (hight: 40 inches).
1 metre blouse piece length
Mashru silk is the fabric.
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Aari embroidery gets its name from the tool used in this style, the aari, a hooked needle. Aari embroidery is done by tightening the cloth with the wooden ring or frame. Then work is done on the stretched cloth with an aari.
 It is believed that it was first developed by leather workers who used it to create emblissed footwear. It was also popular during the Mughal and   British eras.
 Craftswomen create the painting-like effect using very fine   stiches.Most of the motifs of Aari embroidery are derived from nature, like colourful flowers and leaves, trees, animals, and birds. Aari work sarees are in demand by women of all age groups. The golden and silver threads of the aari embroidery catch the eyes.
 The craftswomen of the Mochi community have popularised this old art. The contribution of traditional hand work requires repeated stitches, fine thread work, practise with the aari-the needle, and patience.