Related Keywords: computeralized machine, Kolkata hand-embroidered sari, sari, surat embroidery sector
Kolkata’s hand-embroidered saris started slowly losing its popularity since 2007 mainly due to f Surat's embroidery sector. Surat embroidery industry in 2006 imported computerized Schiffli and multi headed embroidery machines from China, Taiwan and Japan. With the help of these machine Surti embroidery manufacturers are able to allegedly copy and manufacturing low-cost look-alikes Kolkata’s exquisite sari designs.
Areas like Varachha, Katargam, Pandol, Ved-Road, Udhna and Pandesara have become the hub of embroidery sector in Surat.
