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...
Let Chikankari be your first choice this wedding season! October 31, 2022Wedding is in full swing and many hearts are setting beats to the tune of marriage. It is time to express your feelings and get the commitment for a lifetime....
Chikankari Embellsihment - Vougish Ornate Wear September 26, 2022Chikan literally translates to “embroidery.” One of Lucknow’s oldest and most well-known artistic traditions, this traditional needlework style is considered to have been introduced by the Mughals. Modern embroidery techniques...
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...