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- 1. UTTAR PARDESH (Chikankari Work)
- 3. CHIKANKARI • Chikankari is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabric.This ancient handcraft was revived by Mehrunnissan during the Mughal Period in India and now admired all over the world.Craftkorner brings to you this beautiful handcraft in not only the traditional outfits but also in modern styles that embellishes your style and grace.
- 4. ORIGIN • There are several theories about the origin of chikan. The process of chikan was basically invented in Lucknow. It developed quickly during the period when theMughals ruled and consisted of styles inspired by foreigners Lucknow grew into an international market for its renowned chikan work. • There are references to Indian chikan work as early as 3rd century BC by Megasthenes, who mentioned the use of flowered muslins by Indians. There is also a tale that mentions how a traveler taught chikan to a peasant in return of water to drink. However, the Noor Jahan story is the most popular of the lot. • Chikan began as a type of white-on-white (or whitework) embroidery.
- 7. YOUNG AND OLD The work skill is transferred through generations. Young and old work together and knowledge is passed on!
- 8. WORKING TOGETHER It takes months to ready one saari so together women pitch in and complete the work.
- 9. WORK ON ADDA Men usually work on addas.zardozi work is being combined with chikan on this designer pure chiffon red saari with green border.
- 10. MOTIFS TO BE DONE Notice how intricate is the design which when finished with chikankari will be work of art !
- 11. SHADOW WORK ON A SAARI Hand embroidery being done.notice how painstaking the job will be to finish all that is yet to be done!
- 12. CHIFFON DRESSMATERIAL Yellow and white threads on black chiffon.
- 13. SHADOW WORK ON BLUE Pink and white threads are used to make this beautiful kurti .maroon border is added to enhance the look.notice the lovely self coloured sequins work.
- 14. KURTIS Stone work on pink kurti Pink thread on black kurti
- 15. TEPCHI WORK white thread is used to do the neat and beautiful tepchi work.
- 16. Kali daar kurti daraz work Back side
- 17. DARAZ WORK SEEN FROM INSIDE. Shadow work can be seen in the front.
- 18. KAIRI MOTIF Exquisite chikan work done on red pure chiffon kurti. green colour sequins are added to create magic.notice the keel kanghan work and phanda along with murri and shadow work.
- 20. CROTCHET AND APPLIQUÉ WORK
- 22. SUMMER WEAR. Those were different styles of this handicraft called chikan kari.Done mostly on cotton and chiffon now also on mixed silk. It is mainly a summer wear because of pastel colors used as base and mostly white thread is used for embroidery.