Hool Stitch of Chikan Embroidery What is a Hool Stitch? A fine detached eyelet stitch describes the meaning of 'Hool' stitch. In this stitch,...

Jaali Stitch of Chikan Embroidery The Jaali stitch in chikan embroidery is a unique specialty of this craft this stitch gives an effect of...

Mukaish Work: The Glistening Embellishments    “Lucknow Hum Par Fida Hum Fida-e Lucknow, Kya Hai Taaqat Aasmaan Ki Jo Churaae Lucknow.” – Naubat Rai...

Bollywood’s penchant for Chikankari Lucknowi Chikankari reflects moonlight magic resplendent in all its beauty. The extravagance of the chikan embroidered ensembles is undeniable they...

The Motifs of Chikankari What is a Motif? A motif is a unit of design, a significant theme, subject, visual element or idea that...

It’s All Yellow!  "How wonderful yellow is. It stands for the sun." - Vincent Van Gogh The most ecstatic tint on the shading wheel...

The Ghas Patti Stitch In the previous post, we explained the remarkable Bakhiya stitch of Chikankari. This column discusses another popular stitch of Chikan...

Extravagant Products Worth Their High Price Tag Giving an ode to traditional Lucknowi Chikankari’s historic charm, Ada Designer Chikan Studio brings scintillating craftsmanship with...