Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh is world renowned for its traditional Chikankari Embroidery. Chikankari is the embroidery work done with the white cotton thread on fine white cotton material. It is also called as shadow work. The most popular origin story credits Noor Jahan, Mughal empress and wife of Jahangir, with introducing chikankari to India. Chikan is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabric like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net, etc.
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