Monday, September 9, 2013

—CHIKANKARI OF UTTAR PRADESH


The word Chikan derives its name from the Persian word, Chakeen, meaning rendering of delicate patterns on fabric. 
Chikankari, primarily refers to an embroidery variety done originally with pristine white cotton thread on fine mulls and muslins

Chikankari embroidery is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. 

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