St. Nicolas Guardsman Ornament

Product description

This Guardsman tree decoration by St. Nicolas is double-sided and beautifully handmade using metal and silk threads on a satin background with a foam filling.

Each St. Nicolas Ornament is made using the traditional method of zardozi embroidery. Zari, (meaning gold), embroidery originated in Persia and reached India in the 12th century. It is a highly skilled embroidery technique that traditionally uses gold wires and jewels to embellish courtly robes. Zardozi work is a rare and respected craft, with skills passed down from generation to generation.