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In the modern era of mass production, spotting the difference between authentic handcrafted Chikankari and its cheaper machine-made counterfeit alternatives can be daunting. In Indian fashion, very few traditional styles incorporate the exquisite craftsmanship and lavish cultural heritage of Chikankari. Born in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh—this age-old embroidery technique has admirers all over the world. However, the surging demand for Chikankari fabric has resulted in the production of machine-made imitations. We are here to share valuable tips and tricks to help you identify original Chikankari outfits, to make sure you invest in authentic handcrafted treasures. Types of Stitches in Chikankari No machine can accurately replicate the look of Chikankari. Handcrafted Chikankari embroidery consists of 32 unique stitches and the 5 basic stitches include phanda-small circular dot, tepchi—the running stitch, jaali, bakhia and murri. These stitches help create the popular shadow effect. Thread Used for Chikankari Embroidery Traditionally, Chikankari ...
In the modern era of mass production, spotting the difference between authentic handcrafted Chikankari and its cheaper machine-made counterfeit alternatives can be daunting. In Indian fashion, very few traditional styles incorporate the exquisite craftsmanship and lavish cultural heritage of Chikankari. Born in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh—this age-old embroidery ...
In the modern era of mass production, spotting the difference between authentic handcrafted Chikankari and its cheaper machine-made counterfeit alternatives can be daunting. In Indian fashion, very few traditional styles incorporate the exquisite craftsmanship and lavish cultural heritage of Chikankari. Born in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh—this age-old embroidery ...
In the modern era of mass production, spotting the difference between authentic handcrafted Chikankari and its cheaper machine-made counterfeit alternatives can be daunting. In Indian fashion, very few traditional styles incorporate the exquisite craftsmanship and lavish cultural heritage of Chikankari. Born in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh—this age-old embroidery ...
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