Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style which is made and manufactured in Lucknow, India. It is one of Lucknow’s best-known textile decoration styles, whereas the main market in Lucknow for ...

The exact origins of Chikankari are a bit fuzzy, but many legends trace it back to the Mughal era, particularly to Empress Noor Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir and a patron of the arts. It’s said she ...

Exhilarating richness and luxuriousness, Chikankari embroidery is a statement handicraft perfect for all occasions. An emblem of stunning craftsmanship. Chikankari embroidery is a traditional practice ...

Chikankari embroidery of Lucknow is as timeless in its appeal as it is in need of greater state-sponsored support for its artisans LUCKNOW: Mention the fact that you are visiting Lucknow, and the ...

“I learned from my father Shree Hasan Mirza, who received a national award in 1969 for his craftsmanship,” says fifty eight year old Rehana Begum. Hailing from a long line of chikankari exponents, ...