Of Culture, Charm & Chikankari: Here’s why celebrities love Ada Chikan in Lucknow
Lucknow's Chikankari has deservedly become globally renowned, so much so that non-locals, fashion industry moguls and celebrities alike seek its ...
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This shaadi season, snag authentic Chikankari designs from Avadh Chikan in Lucknow
The traditional art of Chikankari has been long embedded in our Awadhi culture, fostering its roots since the very beginning. ...
Revitalising Lucknow’s Chikankari Craft: A collaborative endeavour with IIM Indore
To operationalize the agreement inked between the Lucknow District Administration and IIM Indore back in July, a current initiative is ...
What goes behind the making of age-old Chikankari: From the craftworkers of Ada Chikan in Lucknow
Finding its roots to and synonymous with Awadh, the qala of Chikankari is renowned globally for its intricacies and elegance. ...
Stories from Awadh: In conversation with artisans of Ada Chikan in Lucknow about the heritage craft
If there’s one thing that us Lucknowites resonate with is our rich culture. We’re proud of the grace in our ...
Mother-daughter duo’s work on Chikankari leaves Shark Tank India 2 judges in awe
It is season 2 of the much loved Shark Tank India and a fleet of unique entrepreneurs have already raised ...
Besides Chikankari of Lucknow, here are 4 other crafts that originated in the city of Nawabs!
Lucknow continues to be the cynosure of all eyes for its magnificent forms of art and craft that originated centuries ...
Lucknow’s Chikankari products are weaving in an average sale of 40k per day at ODOP expo
Within ten days, Uttar Pradesh's One District One Product (ODOP) exhibition at Dilli Haat, has sold items worth ₹35 lakhs. ...
Surviving the Siege of Lucknow, Sikandar Bagh is a reminder of the city’s cultural legacy
Every Lucknowite has either read Shatranj Ke Khiladi penned down by Premchand or watched its cinematic adaptation by Satyajit Ray. ...
