Designer Zardosi Sarees for Weddings and Special Occasions
Zardosi is hand embroidery done with gold and silver zari thread. The Mehr by Annu zardosi collection has sarees embroidered by artisans on tissue fabric, each one quality-checked before dispatch. These are heavy-work sarees, meant for weddings, receptions, engagements, and other occasions you plan well in advance.
What Is a Zardosi Saree?
Zardosi is a traditional metal-thread embroidery. The artisan stitches zari into the fabric by hand, one motif at a time, which gives the work a raised, detailed finish. It takes far longer than machine embroidery, and that is why real zardosi is priced higher than printed or machine-made versions of the same look.
In this collection, zardosi is worked on tissue. Tissue is light and has a natural sheen, so it holds heavy embroidery without feeling stiff.
Looking for a zardosi saree for a wedding or a big family function? Start here.
Highlights of the Zardosi Collection
- Hand-done embroidery: Gold and silver zari worked directly on the fabric by artisans.
- Tissue base: A light fabric with natural shine that supports heavy work.
- Hand-finished: Every piece is finished by artisans and inspected by experts.
- Pure Fabric Mark: 100% authentic, handpicked, and verified drapes.
Zardosi Saree Shades
Which Function Is Your Zardosi Saree For?
Zardosi is detailed, heavy work, so it suits occasions rather than daily wear.
- Wedding receptions: A good pick whether you are hosting or attending. The zari work holds up well in evening lighting and looks rich in photographs.
- Engagements: Gold works especially well for the day. The Gold Tissue Zardosi Saree is a classic choice for the ceremony and pairs with traditional jewellery.
- Anniversaries: A saree worth keeping for a milestone. Zardosi is slow hand work, so it makes a lasting piece you can wear again.
- Diwali: Zari looks its best in diya and festive lighting. The gold and purple shades both catch the light well, which suits evening occasions.
- Sangeet and mehendi: Works well for evening sangeet and formal mehendi functions, where you spend more time sitting and meeting guests than dancing.
- Evening parties: Pair with a sleek blouse for a cocktail party look. The tissue sheen suits dinner events, and a plain blouse keeps all attention on the zardosi.
Zardosi Saree Styling Ideas
The embroidery already does most of the work, so keep everything else simple.
- Pick a simple blouse. A plain, well-fitted blouse keeps the saree as the focus.
- Match jewellery to the colour. Gold jewellery goes with the gold saree. For purple, try antique gold, pearls, or polki.
- Drape neatly. Clean pleats and a well-pinned pallu show the zardosi properly.
- Keep the rest understated. Light makeup and a simple hairstyle work best.
For similar detailing, see our zari work sarees.
How to Care for Zardosi Work
- Dry clean only, from a cleaner who handles zari work.
- Store folded in a soft muslin or cotton cloth, away from moisture.
- Refold along different lines every few months.
- Keep perfume and hairspray off the fabric, and air the saree before storing it.
About Mehr by Annu
Mehr by Annu is an embroidered saree label that works with skilled artisans and finishes each piece by hand. Every saree goes through a quality check before dispatch, and each order is shipped with insurance, so it reaches you in the condition it left us. For delivery timelines and other details, read our shipping policy.
