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FAQs

What does zardozi embroidery actually mean?
Zardozi is a hand embroidery craft that dates back to royal Mughal workshops, where artisans worked metallic gold or silver toned thread into fabric to build raised, dimensional patterns. It remains one of the slowest and most skilled embroidery techniques practised in South Asia today. You can see it applied across both our Zarposh and Naqsh collections, each interpreting the craft in its own way.
Dabka relies on coiled metallic wire pressed into the fabric to create texture you can actually feel, while mukesh uses finer metallic thread woven through for a softer shimmer rather than a raised surface. Resham is pure silk thread work, usually chosen for delicate florals or paisley motifs that need movement rather than weight. Our artisans often layer two or three of these within a single garment depending on the design.
How do I know if a piece is genuinely hand embroidered rather than machine stitched?
Genuine handwork carries small, human inconsistencies, slightly uneven stitch spacing, embellishments with real depth, and thread tension that shifts subtly across the pattern. Machine embroidery, by contrast, looks flawless and repetitive under close inspection, which is often the giveaway. Every garment from our Gujranwala atelier passes through a named artisan’s hands rather than a production line.
A single garment can take two to six weeks of dedicated artisan labour depending on technique and density of work, so the price reflects hours of human craftsmanship rather than just fabric cost. This is the core difference between a piece from our atelier and the machine embellished pret sold through large multi brand retailers. Our About page goes into more detail on how each piece is made.
What is the difference between the Zarposh and Naqsh collections?
Zarposh takes its inspiration from Timurid era architecture, channelling sweeping arches and bold geometric latticework into statement embroidery built for high impact occasions. Naqsh moves in a quieter direction, drawing on traditional South Asian motif art with smaller, more intimate patterns meant to be appreciated up close. Browse Zarposh here and Naqsh here to compare both design languages.
If your event calls for bold presence, a baraat, walima, or bridal reception, Zarposh is built for that scale of embellishment and structure. If you are dressing for a mehndi, an Eid gathering, or a formal daytime function where subtlety suits the occasion better, Naqsh is usually the better fit. Reach out through our contact page and we will help you decide based on your specific event.
What inspired the design language behind Naqsh?
Naqsh is built around traditional South Asian motif art, the kind of small repeating patterns historically found in textiles, woodwork, and architectural detailing across the region. Rather than leading with scale, the collection focuses on precision and symbolism within each motif. You can view the full range on the Naqsh collection page.
Yes, Naqsh is a live, fully orderable collection alongside Zarposh. Every piece follows the same made to order process, starting with a consultation to confirm fabric, sizing, and embellishment detail. Browse the current designs on the Naqsh page and reach out to begin your order.
How do I place an order with Abdullah Bin Shahbaz?
Every piece is made to order, so the process begins with a consultation over WhatsApp where we discuss fabric, sizing, design direction, and embellishment density before anything goes into production. This applies equally whether you are ordering from Zarposh or Naqsh.
Nothing is mass produced or held in standard sizing. Each garment is cut to your individual measurements taken during consultation, which means the fit is built around you rather than the other way round.
Can I customise a design I have already seen on the website?
Yes, customisation is part of how we work. You can change the neckline, swap the fabric, adjust the colour palette, or shift the embellishment placement on any design from Zarposh or Naqsh, and our design team will guide the revisions with you.
Cost depends on fabric, embellishment density, and which embroidery techniques are involved, since detailed zardozi or dabka work demands far more artisan time than lighter resham detailing. We always confirm pricing once your design brief is set during consultation, so the figure you receive is specific to your piece rather than a generic estimate.
Do you deliver hand embroidered pieces to the UK?
Yes, international shipping covers the UK along with other major markets, for both Zarposh and Naqsh orders. Delivery timelines and courier charges depend on your exact location and order details, both of which we confirm with you directly. Full terms sit on our Shipping Policy page.
Import duty and VAT on shipments arriving in the UK from Pakistan are calculated by UK customs based on declared order value, and these charges fall to the recipient rather than being included in our pricing. It’s worth checking current HMRC thresholds before confirming a higher value order so the total cost is clear in advance.
How long does delivery take from Pakistan to the UK?
Production on a made to order piece usually takes four to six weeks depending on design complexity, and international courier delivery to the UK adds a further few business days on top of that. Tracking details are shared as soon as your order leaves our atelier.
How do I get measured if I am ordering from the UK or another country?
We talk you through a straightforward self measurement process during your WhatsApp consultation, with clear guidance at every step. For bridal pieces or anything with structured tailoring, having a local tailor take your measurements tends to give the most reliable result.
What is the right way to store a heavily embellished garment?
Keep embellished pieces folded loosely or laid flat inside a breathable cotton garment bag, away from direct sunlight and humid conditions, to protect both the fabric and the handwork sitting on top of it. Long term hanging can strain the fabric under the weight of heavier embroidery, so professional dry cleaning is always the safer option over washing at home.
Is bridal wear currently available to order?
Our dedicated bridal couture line is launching soon, but bespoke bridal requests can already be arranged on a made to order basis through Zarposh. Get in touch through our contact page to start the conversation around your bridal look.
Our garments are designed across the full spread of South Asian wedding and formal events, baraat, walima, mehndi, nikah, and Eid, along with formal evening receptions. Zarposh leans toward the bigger, statement moments, while Naqsh suits the quieter, detail focused occasions on that same calendar.
How far ahead of a UK wedding should I place my order?
Since every piece is handmade and then shipped internationally, starting your consultation eight to ten weeks before the event date gives a comfortable production and delivery window. For heavily embellished bridal pieces, twelve weeks ahead is the safer timeline to work with.

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