Chikankari embroidery is a heritage art technique that boasts of desi as well as western patrons. If you don’t already own a chikankari outfit then you’re missing out! Read on and fall in love with chikankari embroidery designs.
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Delicate, romantic, dreamy and subtle – chikankari embroidery designs are undoubtedly a delight.
Originating from Lucknow, India and having its roots in the Mughal era, chikankari embroidery is not simply an embroidery technique – rather, it is an ancient art form.
Chikankari technique is unique and stand-alone amongst all the traditional embroideries.
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While modern chikankari has been mixed and consolidated with other traditional techniques the core of chikan work stays true to its roots even to this day.
Like all Mughal-origin artforms, chikankari motifs are based in nature. Bountiful flowers, leaves, paisley patterns are most common with this style of embroidery work and lucknow chikankari art-work.
While there are many different types of chikankari embroidery – like ‘hool’ (eyelet stitch), Jaali work and Banarasi styles – The most popularly loved is the ‘Bakhiya’ or shadow work.
Shadow work – which involves using the back-stitch, chain stitch and the running stitch to embroider white-on-white motifs from the back-side of a translucent fabric creating a shadow effect – is immensely prevalent in today’s lucknow chikankari and modern-day chikankari inspired fashion.
Chikankari embroidery stitches are not only soul-pleasingly beautiful but also manage to weave more than just beauty into folds – woven in there is also history, tradition and cultural evolution!
Styling tip – Keep it casual by pairing your beau chikan embroidery dupatta with a plain solid coloured kurta and palazzo outfit for that cool desi-girl vibe! Or go all out in co-ords.
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Traffic- Stopping Chikankari Suits!
Most commonly worn and loved in the suit-set format, chikankari is used in kurta-sets in many versatile ways!
So show some love and get yourself a fabulous chikankari outfit to rock your next bash or just get slaying your daily life in chikan kari.
Until next time – stay fabulous as always!
