Craft Chikankari

THE CRAFT

Chikankari

Chikan or Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style that originated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, in the 17th Century, and is known for its intricate and delicate work. Chikankari is expensive because it's a handcrafted art that requires precision and patience.

history

Each stitch and thread is a testament to tradition, and it can take days or weeks to create a single piece. Traditionally, Chikankari began as a type of white-on-white embroidery where the craft work was done on white muslin cloth using white thread.

Now the embroidery experiments with tonality on different colors and shades of cotton, muslin, & other fabrics. It is also embellished and adorned with sequin, beads and mirror work to enrich its appearance.

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