by Exotic | Apr 9, 2024 | apparel, Apparel, Fashion & Retail, Fashion, Handloom and textile, Home Textiles, LIFESTYLE, Patterns / Textile Design, Stylist, Textile Industry
Introduction: Chikankari, an ancient embroidery art form with Persian origins, made its way to India through Noor Jehan, the queen of Mughal emperor Jahangir. This craft has a rich history and has become synonymous with the cultural heritage of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh....
by Exotic | Jul 18, 2023 | News & Insights
Uttar Pradesh is known for its unique and exquisite embroidery style called chikankari. The art of chikankari involves delicate embroidery using white thread on fine muslin or cotton fabric, creating intricate patterns and designs. The embroidery is done on the fabric...
by Manali bhanushali | Apr 15, 2021 | News & Insights
A year after the pandemic fueled demand for work-from-home (WFH) and comfort clothes, Van Heusen, a part of Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd (ABFRL), is set to expand into the casualwear business with the launch of a new sub-brand. The pandemic has put the...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Oct 13, 2020 | Traditional Textiles
The traditional embroidery style introduced by Mughals in Lucknow, is one of the most ancient and popular art form. It is more than 400 years old traditional art form of India. The word ‘Chikankari’ is derived from the Persian word ‘Chakeen’. Lucknow is also known as...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Mar 24, 2020 | Featured, Textile Articles
CHIKANKARI Belongs to – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Famous as shadow work, Chikankari embroidery is a very delicate...
