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Jaal Work — All-Over Net Pattern Embroidery
Jaal work creates an all-over mesh or net-like pattern across the fabric, where intricate embroidery covers the entire surface in a continuous, interconnected design. This technique requires exceptional skill and patience to maintain consistency across large areas.
Origin
Lucknow & Kashmir, India
Techniques
All-over Embroidery, Connected Motifs, Mesh Patterns, Continuous Design
Best For
Sarees, Lehengas, Dupattas, Kurtas, Shawls
Turnaround
7-45 days (varies by complexity)
History & Heritage of Jaal Work
Jaal patterns originated in Mughal courts and became signatures of Lucknowi and Kashmiri craftsmanship. The word 'jaal' means net, describing the interconnected nature of the designs that seem to float across the fabric.