About Gopipura Zari Cluster
Gopipura Zari Cluster is a wholesale textile market in Gopipura, Surat specialising in Zari Thread, Laces & Borders. Best suited to saree and embroidery makers buying zari.
Gopipura is one of the old-city localities where Surat's zari (metallic thread) is made, alongside Mahidharpura, Navapura, Sagrampura, Saiyedpura, Rampura and Wadifalia. Surat is one of India's two main zari centres, and the Surat Zari Craft received a GI tag in 2010.
What Is Made
- Real zari (pure silver, gold-plated) and imitation zari (silver-plated copper or plastic-based).
- Kasab and badla, embroidery materials, laces and borders (kinari), and gota.
Surat zari is used widely in Banarasi and Kanjivaram sarees. Most work is done in small household units. See also Saiyedpura.
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List your shop freeBuying tips for Gopipura Zari Cluster
- Real or imitation:Real zari uses pure silver; imitation uses silver-plated copper. Prices differ a lot.
- Ask for GI Surat Zari:Surat Zari Craft has had a GI tag since 2010.
- Book visits ahead:Units are factories, not shops; call before visiting.
Questions buyers ask
Where is zari made in Surat?
In old-city localities such as Gopipura, Saiyedpura, Mahidharpura, Navapura, Sagrampura, Rampura and Wadifalia.
Does Surat zari have a GI tag?
Yes, the Surat Zari Craft received a GI tag in 2010.
What can I buy at Gopipura Zari Cluster?
Gopipura Zari Cluster is known for Zari Thread, Kasab, Badla, Laces, Borders.
What is zari work?
Zari is metallic thread, traditionally gold or silver coloured, woven or embroidered into sarees and fabrics to create borders and motifs. Surat has been a major centre of zari production for generations. Read the full answer
What is the difference between Real Zari, Tested Zari, and Imitation (Plastic) Zari in sarees?
Real Zari is spun from pure silver wire electroplated with gold over a silk core; Tested Zari (Half-Fine Zari) uses silver-plated copper wire with a golden tint; and Imitation (Metallic/Plastic) Zari is made from slit metallised polyester (PET) film. Read the full answer