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Design Resource
Chikankari Embroidery of Lucknow II
The Craft of Floral Embroidery
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Beautiful and intricate designs are created with great artistic skill. The design patterns range from small butis to elaborate floral motifs. Chikankari embroidery basically done on saris, suits, dress materials, tops, lahenga, dupattas, sherwanis, chudidaars, salwars and skirts. Now-a-days, Chikankari work is not only restricted to Kurtas and saris it is also done on sofa covers, dining covers, bed sheets. Sherwani (top that looks similar to men's Sherwani) for ladies is a recent innovation in the craft. Most of the design motifs are inspired by flowers, leafs, buds, fruits and stems of trees. The Jaali work is mainly influenced by Mughal architectures.
