ZARI IN GHARCHOLA
Zari (the popular golden thread-weaving) is an integral part of every Gharchola creation. The gold-coloured threads are woven along with cotton/gaji silk/silk-blend yarn to create the wonderful characteristic grid-pattern. Each box in the grid of Gharchola has a Zari border. It may be thin or thick, as per the design, but it is always there. The final finish of the Zari may be a burnished gold or a muted, antique gold. Zari weaving is also done along the saree palav (pallu) and often on the borders. In ancient times, weavers used real gold threads to craft Zari for precious Gharcholas, which used to be extremely expensive. However, these days real silver yarn/threads are used in the real Zari. Purest Gharcholas are still made in real Zari.Pure mulberry silk is quite vulnerable, and thus would not withstand the multiple tying and dyeing process. Despite this, a handful of Gharcholas are made in silk too, but in such sarees, embroidered embellishments are the focal point (and not Bandhani). A Gharchola Saree with a real Zari is way more expensive than the commonly used Copper Zari. Platic Zari is also often used, nowadays, as it reduces the cost significantly. Real Zari, however, is quite sought after, as it has an heirloom value, and is also more resilient. These Gharcholas are preserved as lovingly as the wedding jewels. However, they are an investment, and may also be sold off, in dire times.
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