Chikankari of Lucknow

The delicate art of embroidery has its origin in the city of Nawabs. Its name has been derived from the Persian word 'chikan' meaning cloth wrought by needlework. Earlier it emerged as the court craft but with the keen efforts of the art lovers this craft was publicized and became the important commercial activity. The various patterns of the chikankari are muree, lerchi, keelkangan and bakhia. The charm of thuis craft lies in the minuteness, evenness and sheer exclence of craft as well as the use of white embroidery on white cloth. The motifs of chikankari range from mughal architectural design of buildings to vine themes and from birds to animals. The chikan kari work is usually done on the sari and kurta pyjama and is most suitable for summers.The taste of Nawabs in each perispective is appreciated what is your say about their clothing and its embriodery.