The exact origins of Chikankari are a bit fuzzy, but many legends trace it back to the Mughal era, particularly to Empress Noor Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir and a patron of the arts. It’s said she ...

Actresses Chikankari Kurta Collection: Chikankari is a centuries-old embroidery technique from the streets of Lucknow that enhances the beauty of clothes when it comes on. It mainly includes intricate ...

At the back of the Crafts Council of India meet in the city, Vijayalakshmi Nachiar of Ethicus brings another old and hallowed craft with her upcoming exhibition. This time it is the Chikankari ...

Jennifer Aniston and Judi Dench in Hollywood, everyone from Aishwarya Rai and Alia Bhatt to Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in Bollywood and Bengal’s very own Mimi Chakraborty have all flaunted the ...