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Chikan (embroidery) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chikan (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Literally translated, the word means embroidery. Believed to have been introduced by Nur Jehan, Mughal emperor Jahangir...
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The only kind of kurti that appeals to me is the one that has Lucknow chikan work. My mom used to wear these back in the 70s and has a favourite store at Opera House from where she has been sending me the most exquisite pieces that many of you may have seen me wearing around Manhattan.
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In Chikan work, there is a fixed repertoire of stitches and it is usual for several types of stitched to appear on the same piece of embroidery (thereby enhancing it's intricacy and beauty). ... The different types of Chikan work done today are Taipchi, Bakhia, Phunda, Murri, Jaali, Hathkati, Pechni, Ghas Patti,
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Chikan work - traditional craft in contemporary styles ... There are 36 types of stitches used in chikan work. Chikan's light and gossamer like quality makes it very suitable for the hot climate. The light chikan sarees (saris), chikan kurti (tunic), chikan kurta (long tunics) and salwar suits are perfect summer wear.
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Chikan work is a famous art of Lucknow India in which an arisen creates beautiful designs on the cloths with hand needle. Robin; Ghaziabad India ; ... Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Business and Finance > Chikan work is the famous handicraft of-?
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Indian & Handicrafts made up in beautiful chikan work, embroidery work & lucknowi chikankari. Stitch employed in chikankari are back-stitch, chain stitch, and hemstitch forming an open work pattern, jali or openwork ground. ... The chikan work of Lucknow is perhaps one of the most popular embroidery works in India.
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Manufacturers, wholesale suppliers and exporters of Chikan Embroidered Garments. We offer hand embroidered garments for mens and womens. ... Embroidery Patterns | Chikan Kari | Chikan Work | History Of Chicken Kari | Stitches Of Chickan Work | Process Of Chikan Kari...
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