Types of Chikankari stitches February 12, 2022Lucknow Chikankari is one of its distinctive types of hand embroidery, involving a range of stitching styles that an artisan must learn over many years of hard work. Chikankari or chikan...
Top 5 Holi Outfit Inspirations With Shyamal Chikan February 11, 2022Holi in India is celebrated as the festival of color and togetherness. People come together to celebrate in huge numbers across the country. It is an unspoken tradition in the...
The Art of Chikankari : The Process Of Creating Chikankari February 11, 2022Lucknow is the city of art, culture and its rich heritage, besides being famous for its rich history, Lucknow is recognised worldwide for its Chikankari work. Chikankari, which in the...
From Tradition to Fashion: The story of Chikankari's journey from a traditional handicraft to a fashion attire February 11, 2022Chikankari is a very delicate embroidery from Lucknow. Chikan, in the literal sense, means embroidery, This art form was known to be introduced by Mughals. The simple and precise, yet intricate...
The Motifs in Chikankari October 30, 2021A motif is a unit of design, a significant theme, subject, visual element or idea that is consistently repeated in or woven throughout the foundation of something, especially an artistic...
Threads of Tradition: Chikan Embroidery of Jaali Stitch October 30, 2021The Jaali stitch in chikan embroidery is a unique speciality of this craft this stitch gives an effect of open mesh or net created. In this stitch the thread is...