Chikankari embroidery

Traditional Chikankari Embroidery at a NYC based company. The city of Lucknow with its detailed architecture is synonymous with Chikankari embroidery.

I’ve just brought my work up to date and am now ready for lesson 7. I’m not happy with my straight or satin stitches. I had undone them several times and still can’t get them rig…

In India there are many popular embroidery groups such as Chikankari of Lucknow, Katha of Bengal, Fulkari of Punjab, Kutchi Embroidery of Gujarat & Kashidakari of Kashmir. Each style of embroidery is different from the other and has its own beauty and significant value. The city of Lucknow has a prominent place in the history of India particularly for its art, historical monuments and rich cultural heritage. Besides being famous for its hot summers and a glorious past, Lucknow is also known…

I have started to embroider this chikankari design long back. Completed two days back. Within that I have cross stitched two swans which I have blogged about it here. Now coming back to the chikan swan, it took so many days coz I got bored while doing the fine details in the design. Finally seeing the cross stitch swans I got interest in the chikan swan and completed it. Here it is : I have learned Chikan embroidery thru Anita of Artistic Fingers . Many thanks to her. Anita I am waiting for…

Lucknow Chikankari is one of its distinctive types of hand embroidery, involving a range of stitching styles that an artisan must learn over many years of hard work. Chikankari or chikan embroidery techniques necessitate discipline and attention to detail in their execution. As a result, this art cannot be unstealable

In India there are many popular embroidery groups such as Chikankari of Lucknow, Katha of Bengal, Fulkari of Punjab, Kutchi Embroidery of Gujarat & Kashidakari of Kashmir. Each style of embroidery is different from the other and has its own beauty and significant value. The city of Lucknow has a prominent place in the history of India particularly for its art, historical monuments and rich cultural heritage. Besides being famous for its hot summers and a glorious past, Lucknow is also known…

In India there are many popular embroidery groups such as Chikankari of Lucknow , Katha of Bengal, Fulkari of Punjab, Kutchi Embroidery of G...

Whilst in India, I came across Chikan embroidery and my friend Anju, helped me understand it a little. Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Literally translated, the word m…

Talking Threads by Pearl Uppal is an Indian couture label for bespoke Wedding, Celebration and Evening Couture. For our brides & bridegrooms, we create bespoke garments for Weddings, Sangeet & Reception including Lehengas & Sherwanis. We are also deeply engaged in reviving Parsi Gara, Kashidakari & Chikankari arts.