Monday, September 9, 2013
DESIGNER QUOTES
Anita Dongre:Chikanwork is timeless. you can wear it for both formal and informal occasions.
SandeepKhosla:The beauty and appeal of chikankariis simply unbeatable.
MahekaMirpuri:Chikanis classic. It is perfect for summer because it has a very delicate feel.
SandeepKhosla:The beauty and appeal of chikankariis simply unbeatable.
MahekaMirpuri:Chikanis classic. It is perfect for summer because it has a very delicate feel.
ARTICLES
Chikankari work done on the materials like:
1-Sari
2-Blouses
3-Kurtas
4-Cuffs
5-Collars
6-Jubbas
7-Handkerchiefs
8-Caps
9-Table cloths
10-Table mats
11-Cushions
12-Curtains
HISTORY OF CHIKANKARI
1-Originated in Lucknow.
2-Practiced in Bengal & Dacca and later
on brought to Lucknow and Delhi.
3-By Jasleen Dhameeja there are two stories are told by the
workers about the origin of Chikankari –
I-Faiz Khan who is one of the best craftsmen doing
chikankari practiced it for the last 200 years.
II-Chikankari was introduced into Lucknow only in the 19th
century through the court of Oudh.
“The princess embroidered a cap for the Nawab”work
with cotton thread on muslin cloth.
4-It is also possible that the craft originated in East Bengal.
5-It is also seen in:
Bhopal,Gaya,Calcutta,Allahabad and Varanasi but Lucknow
is great modern center where work of a quite remarkable
beauty and distinction is carried out.
6-According to “KamlaDevi Chattopadhyaya” this was
introduced by Nur Jahan and may have been inspired by
„Turkish embroidery‟.
7-The climatic condition of the Gangatic Valley & the mode of
dress are particularly suited to this style.
8-In older days men‟s & women‟s apparel & shawl were made
but now handkerchiefs,dinner mats,napkins,curtains,table
cloth,gent‟s kurtas,saris&dupattas are very popular.
2-Practiced in Bengal & Dacca and later
on brought to Lucknow and Delhi.
3-By Jasleen Dhameeja there are two stories are told by the
workers about the origin of Chikankari –
I-Faiz Khan who is one of the best craftsmen doing
chikankari practiced it for the last 200 years.
II-Chikankari was introduced into Lucknow only in the 19th
century through the court of Oudh.
“The princess embroidered a cap for the Nawab”work
with cotton thread on muslin cloth.
4-It is also possible that the craft originated in East Bengal.
5-It is also seen in:
Bhopal,Gaya,Calcutta,Allahabad and Varanasi but Lucknow
is great modern center where work of a quite remarkable
beauty and distinction is carried out.
6-According to “KamlaDevi Chattopadhyaya” this was
introduced by Nur Jahan and may have been inspired by
„Turkish embroidery‟.
7-The climatic condition of the Gangatic Valley & the mode of
dress are particularly suited to this style.
8-In older days men‟s & women‟s apparel & shawl were made
but now handkerchiefs,dinner mats,napkins,curtains,table
cloth,gent‟s kurtas,saris&dupattas are very popular.
—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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