Why is Chikankari So Famous?

It is a place with diverse art and culture that have influenced its identity over centuries. It offers exquisite Nawabi cuisine, the most graceful dance form that is Kathak is believed to have originated here and it's the hub for a craft that has become world famous for its intricacy and beauty and that is chikankari.

Chikankari is the embroidery work done with the white cotton thread on fine white cotton material. Chikankari is also called as shadow work. The word 'Chikan' is basically derived from Persian word 'Chikeen'. In earlier days, the Chikankari embroidery is traditionally done on mulmul- fine muslin cotton.