Chikankari cotton three piece fabric

Chikankari embroidery is a timeless and elegant hand-embroidery style that originated in Lucknow, India, and is known for its delicate, floral motifs and refined beauty. It’s often considered one of the most graceful forms of traditional Indian textile embellishment.

Chikankari comes from the Persian word ‘chikan’, meaning embroidery. It typically involves creating intricate white-on-white embroidery on fine fabrics like cotton, muslin, silk, or georgette.