Let me introduce you to the different types of saree works.Zardosi work is mostly done on satin, velvet and other heavy fabrics. Golden threads are used with metal wire embroidery to make patterns on the saree. In earlier times, real gold thread was used instead of metal threads.
Nice stuff. Although Zardosi work inherently takes advantage of Child Labor (you are probably aware). (http://openlibrary.org/works/OL6052644W/Study_of_child_labour_in_the_Zardosi_and_Hathari_units_of_Varanasi)
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(I support Indian art but denigrate exploitation to portray it)