Powder Zari also called Imitation Zari, is produced by gilding thread with gold-colored powder. It is all very artificial and tends to fade, or worse, turn black in a few washes. Imitation zari sarees...

Powder Zari also called Imitation Zari, is produced by gilding thread with gold-colored powder. It is all very artificial and tends to fade, or worse, turn black in a few washes. Imitation zari sarees are very inexpensive, and the process is rarely used on genuine Kanchi silk..