Chikankari - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:55:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.14 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png Chikankari - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org 32 32 Chikankari Embroidery ~ Lucknow https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/chikankari-embroidery-lucknow/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/chikankari-embroidery-lucknow/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:53:09 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=19513 Chikankari embroidery from Lucknow is one of India’s most renowned and refined needlework traditions. Traditionally worked with white cotton thread on fine white fabric, it is known for its delicate “white-on white” embroidery. With a history spanning over two centuries, Chikankari is an important source of livelihood, particularly for women artisans. In recognition of its […]

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]]> Chikankari embroidery from Lucknow is one of India’s most renowned and refined needlework traditions. Traditionally worked with white cotton thread on fine white fabric, it is known for its delicate “white-on white” embroidery. With a history spanning over two centuries, Chikankari is an important source of livelihood, particularly for women artisans. In recognition of its cultural and regional significance, Lucknow Chikankari work received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in December 2008, giving the craft a distinct identity and global recognition.

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