22/03/2023
Chikan, which means embroidery in Hindi, is believed to have been introduced or popularized by Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Originally, Chikankari work was done with white thread on semi-transparent muslin or mulmul cloth. However, due to the emergence of newer fabrics and fashion trends, Chikankari is now also done on a variety of threads and cloth materials. This artwork utilizes various embroidery methods to create beautiful designs, with the use of different strands of threads on fine cloth being a unique feature of Chikankari.