Aari Embroidered Cushion Cover

Every Aari embroidered cushion cover is worked on fabric stretched over a wooden frame, with a fine hooked needle, the aari, pulling thread up from below to form a continuous chain stitch. A skilled karigar moves fast and with precision, so Aari can render shading and fine lines that would be slow and costly in ordinary hand embroidery.

We use Aari for illustrative cushions: a tiger face, birds on branches, botanical studies and pet portraits, worked in wool, cotton or silk thread on cotton canvas or cotton velvet. Dense fills give a smooth, slightly raised surface. Workshops in Delhi, Agra and Kashmir handle export volumes.

Specifications

Who Buys Aari Cushions

Aari suits gift shops, boutique hotels, museum and zoo shops, and brands that want a recognisable illustrated product. Because the designs can be very detailed, it is a good way to turn your own artwork into a signature cushion. Animal faces on velvet are particularly strong online.

Export Supply and Freight

Embroidery runs on frames in small groups, so we schedule production in batches and check every piece against the approved sample for colour, outline and density. Covers are pressed, packed flat with tissue over the embroidery and cartoned. We ship the Aari embroidered cushion cover from ICD Tughlakabad or Nhava Sheva on ex-factory, FOB, CFR or CIF terms.

Questions

What are the key specifications of the Aari embroidered cushion cover?

Hook chain-stitch embroidery in wool, cotton or viscose silk thread on cotton canvas or velvet, concealed zip, in 16, 18 and 20 inch.

How is Aari different from Zardozi?

Aari is a fast chain stitch made with a hooked needle in coloured thread. Zardozi uses metallic threads, beads and coiled wire for a raised, gilded effect.

Is there a lower cost embroidered option?

The Kantha stitch cushion cover uses simple running stitch and costs less per piece than detailed Aari illustrations.

Can you embroider my artwork?

Yes. We convert your artwork into a tracing, embroider a sample and agree thread colours before bulk.

What information do you need to quote the Aari embroidered cushion cover?

For the Aari embroidered cushion cover, please send artwork or design reference, base fabric, size, quantity and port. With those details we price the Aari embroidered cushion cover ex-factory, FOB, CFR or CIF to your port.