TY  - BOOK
AU  - Manfredi,Paola
TI  - Chikankari : a lucknawi tradition 
SN  - 9789385285530
AV  - TT769.I42 L835 2017
U1  - 746.4409542 23
PY  - 2017///
CY  - New Delhi
PB  - Niyogi Books 
KW  - Embroidery
KW  - India
KW  - Lucknow
KW  - Pictorial works
KW  - White work embroidery
N1  - Includes bibliography references (pages 244-245) and index
N2  - Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture and elegant courts of the nawabs of Awadh. Chikankari appeared in Lucknow in the late 18th century and its exquisite aesthetic and craftsmanship has sustained the tradition to this day, through changing patronage and market trends. Chikankari is not just about embroidery. Its legendary finesse is based on a creative blend of the delicate embroidery with very fine dressmaking and sewing techniques. This beautifully illustrated book showcases unknown gems from personal and public collections, and brings to life the history of this unique craft tradition. The various chapters describe the mysterious origins of the craft, the range of costumes, the inspirations behind it motifs, the time-honoured elaborate production process, and the bewildering array of stitches that raised this craft to a truly exceptional art form
ER  -