Lucknow kadai- elegance and grace
LUCKNOW -CHIKAN (EMBROIDERY) Chikan Embroidary or kadai also know as Lucknowi kadai is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. It is one of the most intricate creation that has flawless grace and elegance in any traditional Indian wear. Its technique is known as Chikankari which is all hand work done on a variety of textile fabric viz. muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net, georgette, cotton, etc. Its origin is believed to have come from 3rd Century BC Megasthenes , who mentioned the use of flowered muslins by Indians. But these embroidered patterns lack any colour, ornamentation or anything spectacular to embellish it. According to Laila Tyabji , chikankari stems from the white-on-white embroidery of Shiraz and came to India as part of culture of Persian nobles at the Mughal court. There is also a tale that mentions how a traveler taught chikan to a peasant in return of water to drink. The most popular origin st...