The House of Chikankari is preparing to expand its global presence to platforms such as Noon and Styli, tapping into the growing appreciation for Indian craftsmanship overseas. The newly acquired ...

Tarun Tahiliani masterfully reinterpreted hand-embroidered chikankari and Rabari craft in ... “You then boil the cloth, which removes the wax and allows the print to set,” Ahmed explained.

Chikankari is a traditional and delicate embroidery style from Lucknow, originally done by hand on muslin cloth. For the past four decades, couturiers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla have celebrated their ...

In its early days, Chikankari was done on muslin cloth with white thread, creating a subtle, elegant effect. The craft involves a variety of stitches, including tepchi (running stitch), bakhiya ...

From the delicate weave of pure soft Chanderi and Chikankari cloth to the ornate and detailed embroidery; every new creation from the house offers a story of exquisite craftsmanship. The brand owes ...

According to reports, this Japanese pearl sequin saree is made on chikankari cloth at a shop named Ada Fashion Store in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is known for its production of chikankari all ...

Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style ... drawn apart with small buttonhole stitches which are inserted into the cloth creating small holes that look fascinating. (Image Credits: Pinterest ...

Thin, white cotton thread is used for chikankari (which has thirty-two different types of stitches). As a last step, the cloth is washed to soften the fabric and remove traces of the dye. According to ...