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Specializing in exquisite Chikankari Embroidery Work, Our collection showcases the beauty and grace of this ancient craft through a modern lens. We offer a wide range of Beautifully Handcrafted Anarkalis, Sarees, Suits, Co-ord Sets, Kurtis, Short Kurtis, Bottoms & Accessories that Celebrate the Rich Heritage of Indian Embroidery while catering to the Tastes of the Modern Woman.

Our skilled artisans meticulously create each piece with the finest fabrics, ensuring exceptional quality and comfort. Whether you're looking for something elegant for a special occasion or a stylish addition to your everyday wardrobe, Aaparya Ethnic Chikankari Studio has something to suit every need.

Step into a World where every Garment tells a Story of Tradition, Craftsmanship, and Timeless Beauty. Discover the charm of Chikankari with Aaparya, and Embrace Elegance that Transcends Time.

Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style that originated in the city of Lucknow, India. It is renowned for its delicate and intricate white threadwork on fine fabrics, crafting beautiful patterns and designs. Chikankari is the most eye-catching hand embroidery, done with cotton, resham, and polyester thread. The technique of creating hand chikan work is known as Chikankari. It is a delicate form of white-on-white embroidery that typically involves creating different patterns and designs on fabric using white thread. The embroidery is usually done on fabrics like muslin, silk, chiffon, georgette, cotton, tissue, and organza.

Chikankari embroidery typically features various traditional motifs such as flowers, paisleys, and birds. The embroidery is usually known for its fine craftsmanship, intricate detailing, and the use of different types of stitches like backstitch, chain stitch, and hemstitch.

Chikankari is a highly skilled craft that has been passed down through generations in Lucknow and continues to be popular in contemporary fashion and textile designing. The delicate and elegant nature of Chikankari embroidery makes it a sought-after choice for traditional Indian garments like sarees, suits, and dupattas, as well as modern Western wear.

Chikankari, also known as shadow work, is a craft style believed to be as old as the 3rd Century BC. The art form is believed to be one of the most ancient arts of embroidery, which finds its roots in the City of Nawabs, i.e., Lucknow.

The most popular origin story credits Noor Jahan, Mughal Empress and wife of Jahangir, with introducing Chikankari to India.

The price of the garment mainly depends on the number of threads used while hand-embroidering a Chikankari garment. The lower the thread count, the higher the price of the embroidery. The word “Chikan” is basically derived from the Persian word “Chikeen.” In earlier days, traditionally, Chikankari embroidery was done on mulmul (fine muslin cotton).

Real Chikankari will show a slightly messy reverse side of the fabric, showcasing the hand-embroidered threads and knots. Chikankari mainly has 32 stitches