Naseem Bano, another Padma Shri awardee for Anokhi Chikankari—a type of Chikankari in which the thread is not visible on the other side of the fabric—shared that she is currently training 30 ...

Take Chikankari from Lucknow ... in Persia and brought to its height under the Mughals, this embroidery style uses gold and silver threads to create intricate patterns on rich fabrics.

The intricate needle-and-thread craft of Chikankari, which has represented the city across the seven seas, stands tall—sustained by thousands of women artisans who work tirelessly, completing ...