Embroidered Bat Ornament

Not your average bat!  Black velvet and silver threads, this beautifully crafted bat ornament features embroidered details with added shine of sequins.  Designed in UK, produced in India. Each piece is hand made using Indian traditional method of zardozi embroidery. Zari – meaning gold – embroidery originated in Persia and reached India in the 12th century. This is a highly skilled technique that traditionally used gold wires and jewels to embellish courtly robes. Today zardozi work is a rare and respected craft and is recognized as one of the ‘Ancient Handicrafts’ by the Government of India. The skill is handed down from generation to generation.  Product Details: Hand made with detailed embroidery using silver colored thread Size: 5.5 wide x 2" x 3" Ethically produced. Hang on your Christmas tree or use to decorate for Halloween.