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A History of Chikankari
Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture and elegant courts of the nawabs of Awadh. Chikankari appeared in Lucknow in the late...
A History of Chikankari
Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture and elegant courts of the nawabs of Awadh. Chikankari appeared in Lucknow in the late...
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The Art of Block Printing
The carved side of the block is gently patted on the layers of impregnated fabrics, the dyeing tray and then carefully placed on the cloth stretched on the table. With...
The Art of Block Printing
The carved side of the block is gently patted on the layers of impregnated fabrics, the dyeing tray and then carefully placed on the cloth stretched on the table. With...
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The Stitches in Chikankari
Describing the stitches used in chikan embroidery might appear a straightforward listing of technical skills, which artisans master with various degrees of competence, but it is more complex.
The Stitches in Chikankari
Describing the stitches used in chikan embroidery might appear a straightforward listing of technical skills, which artisans master with various degrees of competence, but it is more complex.