9+ List of Aari Work Materials Names that Beginners Must Know

Are you interested in learning aari embroidery works? If yes as well as if you are in the beginner level, firstly you must know the list of aari work materials names.

Understanding the name of the aari work materials at your very beginner level easily helps you learn the aari embroidery work process in a short time.

The blog post might be a good resource for you as we at DressIndia, decided to name the list of 9+ aari work materials that every beginner must know before getting into the learning process.

What is Aari Work?

There are many embroideries works out there mostly based on India such as chikankari, banjara, gota, Kantha, phulkari, aari, etc… Among all the mentioned embroidery works, Aari work is one of the most popular embroidery works not only in India but also worldwide.

The well-known embroidery art form known as aari embroidery work has been established during the Mughal period and the embroidery work is of an absolute Indian origin and then later spread globally.

During the Mughal period, the Aari embroidery designs used to be done on the attires for the kings and queens. And so, to date, the aari work designs are one of the costliest embroidery patterns. Later, the art form has transformed into many different forms and styles in the name of aari work designs according to the fashion designers and the current trends.

Even in 2022, the aari work blouse designs are highly considered among women especially for weddings and kind of similar functions and festivals. Apart from blouse models, the aari work designs are even done on lehenga, gowns, and other fancy dresses as well.

The designs and styles are changing every now and then according to the trends. Because of the fastest-growing trends, there are many beginners who show interest in learning aari embroidery works. 

If you are one of its kind, let’s get started with the list of names of the aari work materials.

Aari Work Materials Names

1. Antique Gold Beads for Neck and Sleeves Work

You can see the gold beads probably in most of the aari work blouse hand designs and below the neck patterns as well. The beads will come in a line size of 4, 3, and 2.5 mm in bunches format. You can buy the sizes according to your wish. If you like smaller beads, go for the minimum size of 2.5 mm, or else buy the next sizes accordingly.

The gold beads come in a chain-like shape. You can buy in bunches format as you will get 12 chains in one bunch. Apart from the blouses, you can also use the coral gold color beads for sarees, churidars, and dupattas as well.

2. Aari Needles for Hand Sewing

Most of the situations where aari embroidery works demand hand stitching and so, you need a perfect set of aari needles for all the hand sewing works. To put different designs on the blouse fabrics such as beads, stones, wires, and threads, you need aari needles.

There are two types of aari needles you must look for. One is iron needles which come in three different sizes for threads, beads, and zardozi. The other needle type is the Tulip needle which comes in 14,12 and 24 sizes. You can use the Tulip needle according to the materials you use.

The whole 6 set combo of aari needles costs you only 168 rupees. You can order all the stuff online staying at the comfort of your own. Not only are the rates cheaper but also you will get good quality aari needles.

3. Aari Embroidery Wooden Hoop or Frame Stand

The aari work process usually demands you to use both your hands. It is tough to handle all the work in just one hand and use the other hand to balance the fabrics. So, to overcome the issue, you need a proper frame stand or wooden hoop in which you can fix the fabrics easily and continue the process using both hands.

The iron frame stand or only wooden hoop for aari embroidery works is one of the mandatory aari work materials to learn or do the Aari embroidery works. It comes in different sizes, but most people prefer an 18 inches frame stand that looks convenient for all.

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The tool is not too costly as you can purchase a quality wooden hoop for aari embroidery works as low as 500 INR.

4. Kundan Stones Kit

The most gorgeous name in the aari work materials list is the Kundan stones kit. The kit comes with packs of Kundan stones in different shapes. Usually, you will get to purchase 8 different shapes of Kundan stones.

You can use the Kundan stones to paste on the fabrics of the blouse or even sarees and dress materials. As you may see in the latest aari work blouse designs or even in the bridal blouse models, the Kundan stones have been pasted on it.

The stones are easily available in different shapes and one standard size. You can choose the one you want. The stones are easily pastable as you can paste them on the fabrics with the help of glue. When you buy the Kundan stones kit online, you get a free storage box to easily store the stones and glue for pasting purposes.

5. Zari Thread for Maggam Aari Works

Zari thread is one of the other important aari work materials names that are often used for thread work embroideries. Some people may use normal sewing threads, but it is always good to zari thread for the aari embroidery process. Zari threads look more embellished than normal threads.

The reason why zari threads are better than normal thread is that the zari worked threads offers everlasting shine to the fabrics. Not only as an aari work material, but you can also use the zari threads to stitch sarees, lehengas, appliques, etc…

In order to add golden beads and sequins to your blouse fabrics, you can use the zari threads. The threads are very light in weight and you can easily handle needles to create various hand embroidery designs on your blouse fabrics.

6. Multi Color Sequins

Sequins are one of the most common materials in all forms of embroidery works. As you can see many aari work blouse models with some glittering works pasted on it. The glittering part is what sequins are. To add a good glittery look to your aari work blouse, you can use the sequins.

The sequins are available in purchase in grams. You can buy according to the quantity you want. Also, the sequins are available in varieties of colors. You can easily get the matching colors of sequins. Most of the time the sequins come in either flower shapes or in round shapes.

The sequins are otherwise termed rhinestones beads. In order to buy the particular aari work material online, you can either search for rhinestone beads or sequins which will cost you less than 400 INR for 200 grams.

7. Bullion/French/Embroidery Wires

Embroidery wires are lace structured wires that are highly used for aari work blouses to make the patterns more beautiful. Like attaching different laces on fabrics, the bullion wires should be attached. The embroidery works that are done using metallic embroidery are called Nakshi Embroidery works. The wires are later used for aari designing works as most of the designers believe the French wires can add a gorgeous look to the aari blouses.

To attach the wires, you can use 1 mm thread as the threads are easily passed through these wires. The common name of the metallic wire is embroidery wire, the same is available in different varieties in the different names such as bullion, French, stiff wires, etc…

8. Sugar/Seed Beads

Another common name in the aari work materials list is sugar beads also known as seed beads. Almost, the same as antique golden beads, but the difference here in seed beads is that they come in smaller sizes than the antique beads.

Not only for the aari work designs but also the sugar beads are highly used for jewelry makings and other embroidery works as well. Gold is the most common and vastly used color in the seed beads, still, if you want other colors, you will have options to choose between 14 colors.

The sugar beads are easily available to purchase online at affordable costs. We found Amazon marketplace is the best store to purchase almost all the names in the aari work materials list.

9. Thread Cutter (Embroidery Scissor)

Whatever the embroidery works, you need a good embroidery scissor for all kinds of sniping works. The thread cutter is actually a small scissor that you can easily handle with any of your hands to cut threads and other relevant craftworks.

Almost, the tools we have listed here in the post are cost-effective and cost no more than 500 INR. The embroidery scissor can only be used for cutting the threads and beads as you cannot use the same for fabric cutting.

You can get the thread cutters (set of 3 packs) for below 300 INR range in stores like Amazon. The embroidery scissor is one tool that you must have to add your storage for all the aari embroidery-related works.

10. Aari Work Materials Combo Kit

Here comes the interesting list for all the beginners who are searching for purchasing aari work materials at affordable cost. You can try the combo kit that includes almost all the 9+ few more products in the list which you can easily get for less than 1500 INR.

If you just want to purchase a few products on the list, you can buy them separately. But, if you are just getting started and want to purchase the materials all at once, try the aari work materials combo kit exclusively available for beginners including all the items in the list.

Conclusion

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We believe the list #10 is the most useful one for you as you can save your money purchasing the combo kit.