Chikankari Sarees

Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, U.P., India. The technique of creation of Chikan work is called Chikankari. It is mostly done on fabrics like Cotton, Georgette, Chiffon, Crepe, Silk which are light and highlight the embroidery. Fabric cannot be too thick or hard, else embroidery needle will not pierce through.