Blessed with a myriad of art, Lucknowi Chikankari has been imbibed with distinctive embellishments. Ada presenting India's own one-of-a-kind applique adornment 'Gota Patti'. Gota...

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

Tepchi Stitch of Chikan Embroidery What is a Tepchi Stitch? Tepchi or Taipchi or Tipkhi stitch is a long-running or darning stitch worked with...

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...