Mukaish Work - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:07:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png Mukaish Work - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org 32 32 Mukaish Work (badla Kaam) ~ Lucknow https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/mukaish-work-lucknow/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/mukaish-work-lucknow/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:38:57 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18893 Mukaish (or Muqaish) is a form of metal embroidery known for its delicate shimmer, created by embedding fine, flattened metal wires into fabric. Originally crafted using gold and silver wires for royal garments, it is a technique that does not announce itself loudly but reveals its presence gradually through subtle glints of metal that emerge […]

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]]> Mukaish (or Muqaish) is a form of metal embroidery known for its delicate shimmer, created by embedding fine, flattened metal wires into fabric. Originally crafted using gold and silver wires for royal garments, it is a technique that does not announce itself loudly but reveals its presence gradually through subtle glints of metal that emerge as light moves across the cloth. Historically referred to as Kamdani, it later came to be known as Mukaish in Punjab, meaning something shiny or sparkling. The craft is also called Sacha Kaam, as it was traditionally executed with real gold and silver wires, and is also popular as badla work (badla refers to the flattened metallic wire). Today, Mukaish continues to be practised in the narrow lanes of Purana Lucknow, preserving its quiet elegance and intricate craftsmanship.

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