Lucknow Chikankari Hand Embroidered Saree

One of the finest embroideries of the world, Chikankari is an art which results in the transformation of the plainest cotton fabric into flowing yards of magic, also famously known as “Shadow work” or “White embroidery work“.

Fabric Used – Traditional Chikankari is embroidered on Muslin cloth (lightweight cotton cloth in a plain weave) with a white thread.

Motifs – The most common motif used is that of a creeper. Individual floral motifs may embellish the entire garment or just one corner. Among the floral motifs embroidered, the jasmine, rose, flowering stems, lotus and the paisley motif are the most popular.

Colors – The dye used is made up of different varieties of gum trees and which is dried into small lumps.