Lucknow Chikan Craft Saree

Name of State : Uttar Pradesh
Certificate Date : 02.12.2008

Origin - Chikankari, a delicate & traditional hand embroidery brought to India by Persian nobles visited Mughal courts was polularised by Nur Jehan, wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. 
Known as shadow work, Chikankari is an intricate & elegant art of embroidery pursued with needle on finest fabric like musline, organza, etc. The intricate floral & parsley designed by using various stitches reflects unique craftsmanship passed form generations to generation.
Chikankari embroidery features numerous patterns & designs through stiches like muree, lerchi, keelkangan and bakhia & various products like RMG, fabrics saree, etc.