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Chikankari embroidery of Lucknow

The Craft of Floral Embroidery

Process

Each karigar specializes in the task he/ she performs: cutting, ‘chapayi’ (printing on the fabric), ‘taanka’ (embroidery), thread cutting, ‘dhulayi’ (washing), starching and ironing.

Chikankari embroidery of Lucknow

chapayi(printing)

Taanka(embroidery)

Dhulayi (washing)

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Chikankari embroidery of Lucknow

chapayi(printing)

Taanka(embroidery)

Dhulayi (washing)