The festive season in India is back and it is here to stay for long. So have you planned to wear anything special to celebrate the happening events this year? If not, there is nothing to worry about! Chhangamal, the uber popular Lucknow based store, lets you double your celebrations with its exciting Chikankari collection. … Read more
Have you ever thought of an outfit that never wears off or the one that keeps you in the A-list of most fashionable fellows in your social circle? If yes, then Chikankari Kurta is a befitting answer to your quest. People love buying Chikankari Kurtis and suits with the fact that they last longer. The … Read more
Wearing a Chikankari Kurti always leaves the women with a classy appearance. When discussing classical and royal apparel, the Chikankari work always marks its presence. This age-old yet modern embroidery style hails from Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India. You can find the best pieces of Kurtis here to brag on your Mughal … Read more
Imagine you are heading for your office in Nawabi style! The aura that you bring forth is hard to ignore. Yes, we are talking about Chikankari. We all know that classic Chikankari Kurtis have been grabbing the attention for decades owing to the elegance and grace they reflect. No wonder, these immensely craved ensembles are … Read more
Chikankari Kurtas: Where Traditional Craft Meets Modern Fashion Chikankari is an elegant and intricate embroidery style, immensely popular in India and across the globe. People love to wear Chikankari Kurtas and the credit goes to its endless specialties. India is the land of diverse cultures and traditions, where Chikankari stands for typical Mughal reins. This … Read more
Chikankari has always been the most important hand-embroidered style in Indian fashion. These intricate and delicate designs are a hot favourite for everyone. The patterns in the Chikankari embroidery exhibit hours of hard work, which ultimately results in a beautiful style on your Kurta. If you are new to Chikankari fashion, here is everything you … Read more
Chikan name is originated from a Persian term called Chikan that means Kashidakari (embroidery). Nur Jahan wife of Jahangir, a very talented lady started this craft of replicating the beautiful eccentric carvings done on the walls of the empire to the fabric with the help of needle and thread. She taught the art to several villagers. From … Read more
Chhangamal Ramsaran Garg Agencies was established in “1897”, initially the firm was involved in the production of caps but gradually diversified into fabrication of ‘angarkhas’ Kurtas, sarees etc, based on customer preferences. Since then, the brand Chhangamal has become synonymous with premium and handcrafted ethnic wear that showcase the traditional Chikan embroidery in contemporary designs. Presently, chikan designed items … Read more
Chikankari embroidery work has been an integral part of Lucknow since the past 400 years & it is the best known textile decoration styles of this city. The word Chikan actually means embroidery and it assimilates approximately 36 different stitching techniques like Zanzeera, Rahet, Banarsi, Khatau, Phanda,Bulbul-chasm and so on ! Traditionally, white muslin cloth … Read more