Chikankari Sarees - Whispering Threads
Chikankari sarees are adorned with the exquisite shadow embroidery of Lucknow — a 400-year-old Mughal craft where delicate floral and vine patterns are hand-stitched onto fine fabric using a single needle and white thread. The word 'Chikankari' is believed to derive from the Persian 'chikan' meaning embroidery. Each saree features up to 32 different stitches, creating a surface of extraordinary delicacy and depth. Lightweight, breathable, and timelessly elegant, Chikankari sarees are the quintessential choice for warm-weather dressing and understated luxury.
Explore the Chikankari Collection
- Chikankari Suits - Lucknow Shadow Work Sets
- Chikankari Lehengas - Shadow Work Skirts
- Chikankari Dupattas
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Complete Your Look
- Plain Blouse - Signature Plain — A minimal blouse to honour Chikankari's delicate stitching
- Chikankari Dupattas — A tonal shadow-work dupatta for a full Lucknowi ensemble
