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Chikankari on different fabrics

Chikankari: An Exquisite Art on Diverse Fabrics

A quick guide to Chikankari on different fabrics, from classic muslin and cotton to georgette, chanderi silk, rayon and modal.

Chikankari: An Exquisite Art on Diverse Fabrics

A quick guide to Chikankari on different fabrics, from classic muslin and cotton to georgette, chanderi silk, rayon and modal.

Hand-embroidered Chikankari detail

The Art of Chikankari : A Tapestry of Elegance ...

An introduction to Chikankari, the hand embroidery of Lucknow: its stitches, the skill of its karigars, the fabrics it is worked on and its cultural significance.

The Art of Chikankari : A Tapestry of Elegance ...

An introduction to Chikankari, the hand embroidery of Lucknow: its stitches, the skill of its karigars, the fabrics it is worked on and its cultural significance.

Chikankari georgette kurta with gota work

Chikankari Kurta with Gota Work on Georgette: A...

How delicate Lucknowi Chikankari and Rajasthani gota work come together on flowing georgette, and why the combination suits weddings and festive occasions.

Chikankari Kurta with Gota Work on Georgette: A...

How delicate Lucknowi Chikankari and Rajasthani gota work come together on flowing georgette, and why the combination suits weddings and festive occasions.

Parsi Gara embroidered dupatta

Exquisite Parsi Gara Dupattas

The history and craft of Parsi Gara embroidery, from its Persian roots to the hand-embroidered nature motifs that make a Gara dupatta a lasting treasure.

Exquisite Parsi Gara Dupattas

The history and craft of Parsi Gara embroidery, from its Persian roots to the hand-embroidered nature motifs that make a Gara dupatta a lasting treasure.