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Selection of good metallic threads and metallic wires is necessary to enhance the beauty of any embroidery project. Metallic threads and wires can also be used to make lovely jewelry. Metallic wires are used to design embroidery patterns on fabric for metal embroidery. In this blog, I am discussing about various types of metallic threads and metallic wires which are used for embroidery and jewelry making: A. Metallic Threads/Cords:   Embroidery designs made by metallic threads are unique. In this type of embroidery, metallic thread gives lovely shine to the embroidered fabric. There are many types of metallic threads/cords and it is necessary to understand the different types of metallic thread for your embroidery project. Let's know about them: (1). Zari Threads: Zari threads are used for embroidery by the best embroidery designers around the world and their embroidery designs are well-liked due to the beautiful luster & finish of these threads. In zari thread , m...

Metallic wire  Embroidery is a type of embroidery where wires are used for creating designs and patterns on fabrics. The metal embroidery can easily be carried out with needles like aari, tambour and zardozi needles. There are various beautiful designs that can be easily carried and made out with the help of these needles. In this blog, we are going to discuss about various types of metal wires that can be used for doing metal embroidery. 1)  French Wire :  French wire also know dabka, is one of the most basic embroidery wires that you are going to use when getting started with metal embroidery. They are available in various beautiful patterns like spiral and more. You can also find them in matte and luster finish. They are available in various size ranging from 0.5mm to 4mm. 2)  Bullion Wire :  Also known as Nakshi. This wire is comparatively shiny as it is flat and coiled in angular matter. If you want to add bling to your embroidery designs then you c...

Who does not love metallic wires and their mesmerizing work? We absolutely adore how a metallic wire makes any design so beautiful. There are many different versions of metallic wires available and sometimes it gets a little confusing to choose the right wire for your embroidery project. These wires are categorised into three categories i.e. French Wire , Bullion Wire, and Gimp Wire. People usually confuse these wires with each other but there are huge differences among them which is not exactly explained anywhere. Therefore, we have decided to explain the differences in detail. Let’s explore the differences one by one: First: Shape of Wire These wires can be made from the same material but the difference comes in the shape of the wire used.  French Wire is made from round wire while  Bullion Wire  is made from flattened wire. The wires that we offer are made of Copper and they have high resistance to rust. Second: Thickness of Wire French Wire is ...

French Wire We all love to wear clothes with embroidery, especially the one which has metal wire embroidery on them like lehnga, saree, gowns. Do we know what these metallic wires are called and in which embroidery they are used? ZARDOSI EMBROIDERY WITH FRENCH WIRE This wire is French wire. French Wire is a thin coiled copper wire that has subtle lustre. In India, the french wire is famous with the name dapka, dubka and dabka. French wire originated from the lanes of India and is now widely used all over the world. It is very delicate and soft. French wire is popularly used in zardozi embroidery. It is also used as a spacer between beads while making jewellery and used around the clasp for protecting the thread from wearing. French wire protects the thread in any beading work . ZARDOSI EMBROIDERY ON  LEHNGA  LEHNGA ZARDOSI EMBROIDERY WITH FRENCH WIRE In India, French wire is used in traditional dresses like lehenga, saree and gha...