Process of Chikankari - Lucknowi Hand Embroidery
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Chikankari Hand Embroidery |
Chikankari ( Lucknowi Chikan hand
embroidery) is a elegant and beautiful hand embroidery on a variety of textile
fabric like Cotton, Georgette, silk, chiffon, organza, net etc. it has been practiced from last 400 years and it became a
tradition. Over a period of time, it has evolved and became a commercial activity and giving employment to many artisans. It Started with White
thread embroidered on cool, pastel shades of light muslin and cotton garments. But
currently chikan embroidery is also done with coloured and silk threads in
different colours to meet the recent fashion trends and keep chikankari trendy
with fashion. Western Wear Chikan embroidery are well in Fashion. Lucknow is
the heart of the Chikankari industry today (Lucknowi chikan).
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Process of Chikankari
Cutting : The tailor cuts the fabric into
the required shape
Stitching: Then a quick running stitch is
done to give the block printer an idea of the placement of the designs to be
printed.
Printing: The designs are printed on the
semi-stitched garment with blocks using fugitive colors. The cloth to be
printed is spread out on the table. Then, the printer dabs the block on the
tray of color and places it on the fabric, banging it with his fist. He repeats
the process as he moves along the fabric
.
Embroidery: The embroidery is done on the
printed designs. Different people specializing in different kinds of stitching
contribute to the finished embroidery.
Washing : This is very important. After the
garment goes through the preceding steps it becomes so dirty that the finer
flaws are not seen unless it is washed.
Finishing: Clipping extra threads, fixing
any flaws, and putting finishing touches on garments are some of the final
steps.
Producer Groups practicing
Chikankari : Dress365days
Product categories made with
Chikankari :Garments
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