Chikankari Embroidery: A Craft of Persia to Lucknow, India

Chikankari Embroidery: A Craft of Persia to Lucknow, India

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....
EMBROIDERY OF MANIPUR

EMBROIDERY OF MANIPUR

Manipur surrounded by hills and lakes abounds in people who enjoy dance and music. The meaning of Manipur is ‘Land of Gems’. There are many legends about the origin of Manipur and one of them is that an ancestor of the Manipur Rajas dropped the jewels hidden in his...