Before the invention of the sewing machine, garments were stitched together with hands. To innovate a design inseam stitching the chikan worker enjoined the two fabrics at the seams and cut patterns which were then hand sewn to give a seam design. The most popular today are the Machhli, Singhara and Sitara Daraz. This was mainly done on the male kurtas since the Lucknow kurta was a Kalidar kurta different to a Bangla straight kurta.
Ada conceptualized the traditional art of Lucknow Chikankari as a timeless fashion statement by bringing together the finest artisans receiving delightful appreciation for the cognoscente over the years.
Lucknow Chikan Craft has received a GI Tag by the Government of India, which authenticates the handicraft is made and exported from Lucknow region to provide legal protection for the craft from imitation. ADA is GI registered.
