Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style which is made and manufactured in Lucknow, India. It is one of Lucknow’s best-known textile decoration styles, whereas the main market in Lucknow for ...

I mainly use DMC embroidery floss. For DMC No. 5 and No. 8 and for linen thread, I embroider with a single strand.

Using a needle and thread was considered a necessary skill for girls in the 1800's. Using a needle and thread was considered a necessary household skill for girls and women in the 1800s. Samplers were ...

Chikankari embroidery of Lucknow is as timeless in its appeal as it is in need of greater state-sponsored support for its artisans LUCKNOW: Mention the fact that you are visiting Lucknow, and the ...

Embroidery is a common practice for household textiles by women artisans in Afghanistan. Among the various forms of embroidery, khamak is one of the most distinguished and intricate ones. Khamak is a ...