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Shyamal Chikan has been in the industry of Chikankari for past 30 years. Tourists from all parts of the world visit Shyamal Chikan to Buy Chikankari fabrics, replete with breath taking patterns embroidered masterfully by experienced artisans....

Chikan 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...

A 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...

Nagma 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...

Lucknow 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...

Holi 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...