Chikankari embroidery is a delicate and intricate form of hand embroidery that originates from the culturally rich city of Lucknow, India. Renowned for its elegance and grace, this traditional craft ...
Phulkari Embroidery: Nowadays, embroidery done with the help of machines has become so precise that it is no longer easy to ...
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 ...
“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, ...
Originating from 18th century Lucknow, the embroidery style of chikankari has earned a place in Indian women’s summer wardrobe for its comfort and beautiful intricacy. Once worn by the nobles and ...