Chikankari work basically belongs to the Lucknow city and is 400years older and was introduced by Mughal emperor Jahangir wife Nurjahan. Earlier chikankari work was done on the colorless muslin cloth but now a days it is done over the other fabric also such as chiffon, cotton, georgette, silk etc. Chikankari is now available in various patterns, styles and design. Now a day’s designs are done over the dresses and western outfits also. The outfits and accessories are loved by every age group of people including youngsters and teenagers.

Now a day’s various products are designed using chikankari work including traditional and ethnic outfits such as sarees, kurtis, anarkali, palazzo, tunics etc. and accessories are also designed with this work such as shoes, bags, table clothes, cushion covers etc. Buy Online Chikankari India products and get best and unique designs at your doorstep. Even man also love chikan as the cotton shirts made are the best suitable in the summer and provide relaxation from the heat.

Young girls love chikan kurti’s as it is comfortable and stylish in the same way. Chicken tunics are famous all over the world as it is unique in different way. Handmade Products in Lucknow involves various handmade products which are embroided by chikan embroidery. Chikan embroidery make Sling bags, clutches etc. more beautiful.

The Basic Steps Involved in Making Chikankari Products are-
• Block Printing is the initial stage the print is made on the piece of cloth with the help of wooden pieces with the help of blue ink.
• Embroidery in this part needle is used and designs are made with the help of colorful threads.
• Washing once the embroidery work is completed the cloth is soaked in water and excess ink is washed in order to provide clean product.
• Finishing is a final stage of the work as it include cutting of excess threads. After that packaging is done.

Type of Chikankari Embroidery
There are two types of stitches which is used in embroidery are

• Flat stitches include Taipachi is most common, simplest and cheapest stich and stitches are done parallel and used to fill floral motif. Pechni is done keeping taipachi as a base and embroidery is further continued and like taipachi it is also done on the right side. Pashni is first outlined by taipachi and then with the help of two threads vertical satin stitches are used. Bakhia is of two types- seedha and ulta bakhia and is basically a shadow work. Kathao include cutwork with chickan work. Gitti is the wheel like motif made with satin stitch. Jangira is kind of chain stitch used to make taipachi further.

• Embossed stitches is bolder than flat stitches. Some of the embossed stitches are murri is very small satin stitched which is done on outlined taipachi stitch. Phanda requires more efforts while doing embroidery. It is short version of murri and include spherical shaped knots. Pechni is the embroidery done. Jallis are the speciality of chikankari work and is similar to net. It is most beautiful design and is used basically in all chikankari designs.