Salma work

Salma work, also known as nakshi, is a less expensive version of dapka that some people prefer. However, a wedding skirt, lehanga, odhani, or mantle isn't full without nakshi, which shines brighter than dapka. Nakshi breathes life into the work of art. On the chhapai, this form of embroidery is also done with prefabricated golden thread.

With the aid of oil and ink, the design is first imprinted on the material. The job begins with the outline of the motif being employed with twisted metallic wire gigai, followed by the filling of the motif with twisted circular metallic wire, the Salma. Back, moving, cord, couching stitching stitch is used to secure the accessories. Meenakari gets its enamel effect by combining Salma work with appliqué and other hand stitchery, which is a menfolk-only craft. The motifs are either floral or geometrical, and are known by names such as Ganga-Jamuna (gold and silver thread blend), jamavar (overall intricate trellised pattern), and Bel (trellised border), Katao kibel (scalloped trellis borde), Hazar butas (fine work of glittering thousands butties).