Origins in Mughal Splendor
The origin of chikankari can be said to be more than the Mughal era, as it was developed during the reign of emperors like Jahangir and Nur Jahan. The art was originally designed on finer muslin but, as per trends, has migrated to cotton, silk, and georgette.
The Craftsmanship Behind the Art
They apply more than 36 stitches, such as phanda (knotted dots), murri (rice grain patterns), and jali (net-like patterns), to set ethereal texts. Every work involves weeks of work mixing tradition and detailed workmanship. The fact that UNESCO declared the Chikankari of Lucknow as the Intangible Cultural Heritage speaks of its importance on the global scale.
Origins in Mughal Splendor
The origin of chikankari can be said to be more than the Mughal era, as it was developed during the reign of emperors like Jahangir and Nur Jahan. The art was originally designed on finer muslin but, as per trends, has migrated to cotton, silk, and georgette.
The Craftsmanship Behind the Art
They apply more than 36 stitches, such as phanda (knotted dots), murri (rice grain patterns), and jali (net-like patterns), to set ethereal texts. Every work involves weeks of work mixing tradition and detailed workmanship. The fact that UNESCO declared the Chikankari of Lucknow as the Intangible Cultural Heritage speaks of its importance on the global scale.