CHIKANKARI LEHENGAS – The must have for an Indian Wedding November 7, 2022A Chikankari Lehenga is often quite delicate, with light embroidery on an even lighter fabric. The charm of this work is quite subtle, and brides who do not want the...
Look Dazzling With Chikankari Suit Length February 12, 2022A trend from centuries runways, from fashionista to the masses the suit sets flaunted by all. Extremely comfortable and classy at the same time, these are one of the rare...
Empowering Women Artisians Preserving Legacy February 12, 2022Nagma is one of the many chikan karigars of Lucknow, women who are conserving a traditional craft and also augmenting family incomes without having to leave their homes. “We women...
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...