Chikankari Embroidery of Lucknow - Meet the Artisans | How to Buy Real Chikankari Kurtas?

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Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style that originated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, and is known for its exquisite handcrafted designs. It got a GI (Geographical Indication) tag in 2008.
Chikankari has a rich history dating back over 400 years. It is believed to have been introduced by Mughal emperors in the 16th century.The art form flourished during the reign of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in the 18th century, who patronised the craft and popularised it among the nobility.
In this video, I am showing you all the steps involved in making authentic chikankari kurtas, saree & Lehengas.
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Chikankari work involves delicate white thread embroidery on fine muslin or cotton fabric. Originally, it was done on white fabric, but now it is also done on pastel shades and even vibrant colors. The embroidery is done using a variety of stitches, including backstitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, and more. The designs are intricate and often depict floral motifs, paisleys, vines, and geometric patterns.
Chikankari embroidery is not just a craft; it's a reflection of tradition, heritage, and exquisite craftsmanship of India that continues to captivate people across the globe.
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@Codetutor-DemystifyCoding 3 ай бұрын

When she showed the work done by Lakshmi, I was blown away. Indian artisans are the best. Many international brands get their embroidery work done in India, but Indian artists don't get credit.

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

Even I was blown away when I saw that lehenga. The finished product didn’t look like it was done using just a needle and thread.

@abhasingh2141 3 ай бұрын

Indian work is so underrated, if this was in abroad, they would have developed so much of tourism and business worldwide

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

I agree 🙏

@RadhikaKal 3 ай бұрын

Very true

@sudhamuralidharan6574 3 ай бұрын

Yes When she shows the process it's even more astonishing

@jaishreemalhotra65 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely right

@eMayookh 3 ай бұрын

Indian marketing needs a level up 😒

@bindumanoj4339 2 ай бұрын

I love,love chikankari work. Huge respect for the artisans .

@malathysankar342 2 ай бұрын

After watching your video now I will not give away my chicken Kari saree and dresses tops I have collected through the years.They are precious and a tribute to workers.

@lolinsingh668 2 ай бұрын

Can I see your collection maybe I can buy some thanks

@triptihirde9955 3 ай бұрын

You should have asked about how much an artisan gets for a piece...I'm sure..not even one fourth of the total selling price

@ramitarajesh9021 5 күн бұрын

Honestly the best embroidery I have ever seen!! I have always loved chikankari work and loved to see the process and behind this. Thank you for making this video!!

@ivneetkataria4701 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video! Our Indian artisans need their place in the Sun. Absolutely amazing work.

@sunittaraman2473 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much for a complete and detailed video on Chikankari work which I have admired and respected since my childhood. The artisans are hardworking and honest to their craft. The beauty of Chikankari lies in its celebration of the artists who are master craftsmen in the tradition of this business. Just loved the video. Keep posting more such videos on artisans of India. Thankyou🙏🙏🙏

@user-wl2rn4ht9l 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much love Chikankari you explained in english too thank you to all the ladies who do all this work ❤🙏

@alankritaraman9423 3 ай бұрын

Hi Priyanka, Firstofall thankyou so much for walking us through the world of chikankari and the life artisans. I am thrilled and amazed to see the hardwork they have put in the making of one kurta/ Kurthi / lehengha. Hats off!!!!!

@Skhan-yi9mw 2 ай бұрын

Hi DesiGirl Traveller! I normally don't comment on videos but I wanted to say a HUGE thank you for uploading this. I am currently writing an essay about Chikankari for my Fashion Degree and this video was so helpful. I wanted others to also learn about this craft and everything that comes with it. It also helped that you spoke semi English - so thank you for that as well.

@blossomsz 3 ай бұрын

Priyanka ये video देख कर I really feel proud on you. This is really very great work to give recognition to Indian textile, art and culture.

@saranyabiswas2057 3 ай бұрын

Indian artisans are so owverworled and work is underrated thank you for ur videos

@sukalpapalit1622 3 ай бұрын

I love your show. You present the show is a very no nonsensical way. It feels very authentic. I hope you will be able to take us on a tour of all of India’s weaves and embroideries.

@aayutravels5979 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Priyanka, kudos to you ! Super Super !! You have given the much needed appreciation to these artists ❤️

@runa2039 2 ай бұрын

Ye karigar anmol hai phir bhi ye garib hai inke mehenat corporates aur designers loot lete hai.

@nirmaltrehan6869 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. I love chikankari and artisans. These ladies are working so hard but somebody else is getting the credit. I have so many suits and sarees, l love them. Now l know why they are so expensive.

@radhagopal8691 3 ай бұрын

Thank u v.much for ur genuine description of original Lucknow chicken chickenkari work and how different it is .

@rahulm2827 2 ай бұрын

your channel is really amazing 💯 thank you for showcasing the precious artwork and handircraft of india. our traditional crafts do not get the deserved recognition and its our own fault. really happy to have found your channel. 🙏🏻👍🏻

@ShahoodVayalil 2 ай бұрын

AMAZING! HEADS OFF TO THEIR HARD WORK.

@user-uh2zp6tc2p 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video.lovely chikankari work done by hard working ladies.❤❤

@garimakumar3339 3 ай бұрын

great initiative taken by you to show this kind of content as I have never seen other creator showcasing or even talking about what goes behind building a stunning outfit. All the efforts and main hardwork has been done by these artisans who don't earn that much, so I believe we should give more credit to these artisans who put so much hardwork into creating these garment

@rimanair3007 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Thanks for highlighting the wonderful artisans.

@pramilashivabasappa7643 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. I love chikankari 🙏 to all the. Ladies who are doing it.

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@ushagoteti6147 2 ай бұрын

That’s really brilliant. You are doing very good work by showing these details. Thanks a lot. Please make a video on Maggam work done in Andhra and Telangana area mainly.

@MusicalExpedition 3 ай бұрын

Dear Priyanka! I m glad that you have tapped into an area which no other travel vlogger has, from Kanjivaram, to .. Banarasi silk nd now chikankari. I m confident that with this approach you will definitely be recognized by the government in coming years. Both at states and national level. Good luck !! 😊

@Spoomoo25 3 ай бұрын

Lovely Video...I have a big fan of Chikankari too ❤❤ So nice to see someone making an effort to bring this to the world😊

@shehlanawaz 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video l have learnt so much from this video in Pakistan these clothes sell very expensive l give work to women in South Punjab but I pay them 8 to 10000 per piece l wish l could establish such a organisation like this thank you beta please keep making such video s love shehla auntie from lahore Pakistan

@kaniskatamang29 3 ай бұрын

Just can't get over this Chikankari embroidery ❤ Thank you Priyanka for enlightening us about it❤

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@Xyz90337 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are so soothing n informative without talking about useless things. Keep it up ❤

@a-vchannel9398 2 ай бұрын

Just WOW. Hats off to the artisan....

@clairvoyant2010 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, soft voice, you are promoting an exquisite Indian art!

@8bitbunbun 2 ай бұрын

This was such an amazing video! And Lakshmi's work is absolutely incredible! I've always wanted to learn how to do Chikankari myself, and this videos makes me want to learn even more. Thank you for sharing! ♥

@sanaanjum6647 11 күн бұрын

MASHA ALLAH Inki mahnat k aage qimat kuch v nhi.

@PujaGupta-kr9sc Ай бұрын

It's beautiful... learnt many things

@DesiGirlTraveller Ай бұрын

Glad to hear this :)

@madhaviwalinjkar6125 3 ай бұрын

Very beautiful vedio on chikan Kari work .i like it because they're very decent and their colours are so beautiful.🙏👌👍

@rajeshjain3988 3 ай бұрын

Worth watching...... very informative 👍🏻

@poonamsinha7114 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much ma'am for sharing such a wonderful video.really these artisans do a wonderful job.they deserve a hats off.

@devarajts4723 3 ай бұрын

Awesome and educative episode on Chickenkari work. Recently I've watched your video on Balarampur, Kerela also. Thank you for your efforts of sharing and spreading knowledge about our rich heritage which really helpful to people who are interested in textile world. Hope we'll get to see more such videos 🎉.

@DebrajBarmanRoy-cz6rt 3 ай бұрын

Excellent initiative by you, really appreciated

@MadhaviPatil-wm1de 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Priyanka ... it's so beautiful and lovely and I love chikankari kurtis

@soniakapur1567 3 ай бұрын

I've been such a big fan of chikan Kari right from my teen years ...thanks Priyanka for such an in depth video ..loved it and am going to not haggle anymore 😅😊

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@sudhamuralidharan6574 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for uploading such wonderful videos I always wait to see Not only chikan kari even your jhumkas are very pretty 😍

@damvka8731 3 ай бұрын

great initiative Priyanka! Keep it up! You take us on a once-in-a-lifetime journey every time you visit these handicraft places. They should get recognition and widespread fame.

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

Definitely! They deserve it :)

@FunnyShortsandvideoclips 3 ай бұрын

I was so much waiting to watch such authentic video ❤

@10ON10 3 ай бұрын

*hey! Welcome to my hometown Priyanka!!*

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@sakshianand6054 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video! Please make more videos on exploring lucknow for shopping.

@karthiyayiniangiah9918 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing... this is the first time seeing....how the embroidery is made

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

Welcome 😊

@jayashimpi6540 3 ай бұрын

Awesome work. Hats off to the ladies for their such lovely embroidery ❤

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

We agree!

@vegfood9575 Ай бұрын

Proud of you my talented woman 🤗

@shruthinshruthin2747 3 ай бұрын

Salute to these women's 🙏

@RinaLuke 3 ай бұрын

Such excellent artisans but sad to see they are still living in such poverty when their work sell for such high prices!

@monadeshpande9677 3 ай бұрын

Best and very informative video loved the chikenkari work shown❤

@MB-uv4qu 3 ай бұрын

Hi really enjoyed watching yr vlog, thanks for sharing . These people are so talented.🙏🏻👌💐

@nazneenabbas9119 2 ай бұрын

I love chickenkari ❤ so much hard work.

@NupurVerma2312 3 ай бұрын

Chikankari is love...❤️

@sheilageorge6598 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video hats off to you

@p.a.sudhir7951 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful vlog!! Thank you Priyankaji for all your time and efforts for showing us different parts of the country in such beautifully edited vlogs.

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

I wish to cover all such artwork of India :)

@heyyadiaz 2 ай бұрын

Day in my life video needed pls 🤩

@user-jc5cj5ly6m 3 ай бұрын

Ohh, RAFEC humare ghar ke pass hi h 😍

@devjanilala779 3 ай бұрын

So informative video !!! Thanks a lot 👍

@harjinderparmar633 2 ай бұрын

Wow ! Beautiful work 👌 Hope they get fair $$

@RadhikaKal 3 ай бұрын

Hi priyanka you have done a great job by showing the hard work the artisans do for a chinkari kurti.i dint know so much time and hardwork is done behind one kurti , definitely by paying amount to artisans is worth for their hardwork and dedication. Appreciate your efforts to reach out to them and showing the world about them or else they are paid less and the someone else is making money. Thank you so much for this wonderful video.

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@parveenustad8538 3 ай бұрын

Very good information! Thank you dear.

@shobhavicbindra8275 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful and informative Video 💙💙

@MaBharatvarsh 2 ай бұрын

Bahut sundar. Ab to yahan se ek kurta lena hi hoga.

@twigs2deal 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video

@lucythomas7445 15 күн бұрын

Amazing work

@pjoshi7758 2 ай бұрын

Excellent work,

@sunithajee3881 Ай бұрын

I have been buying these from 1984... We had a UP government show room in Bangalore.... I have purchased lit of sarees..on organdi fabric..now i buy in pure Georgette... because i love hand embroidery...i have lit of white sarees with cross stitch...

@AnitaSharma-oj3zq 3 ай бұрын

Very nice video. thanks for the detailed info on this beautiful art. Love chikankari work.

@DesiGirlTraveller 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@eleganztyle 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for giving this wonderful vedio

@Monika-ks6qw Ай бұрын

Amazing work ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

@bulatigagan 3 ай бұрын

Very nice video. I wish you for a great tomorrow.

@greenheritage4275 7 күн бұрын

GREAT WORK

@sanjivikumarambalavanan1579 3 ай бұрын

Would there be any GI tagging for Vloggers that can be given to you. Amazing work by our bharathiya artisans. Keep doing the good work

@yabrahamsangtamyabrahamsan5066 2 ай бұрын

Good morning sister. Love it. I always ❤ your smile🙏

@harikalaparthihari403 3 ай бұрын

Soothing to eyes

@asmamoulvi4116 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the eye opening vlog

@VikasGupta-jj7pd 3 ай бұрын

Aap authentic Banarsi saree ke baare mein video banye Aap ka video bhaut helpful hai Aapke hi wajah se mein udhar se shopping kar pauga

@user-bp7qw9dz2l 3 ай бұрын

Welcome Lucknow🎉🎉

@nalinirao9012 Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking us on a chickenkari tour.

@jyotighadi7181 3 ай бұрын

Very nice collection

@amjad998 3 ай бұрын

Happy Holi from Rawalpindi, Pakistan

@DeepakKumar-qv6nf 3 ай бұрын

एक सुंदर व्यक्ति(आप भी बहुत सुन्दर हो)सस्ता या महंगा कोई भी सूट पहन लें, वो हमेशा सुंदर ही लगेगा , क्योंकि सुंदरता उसके नैन नक्श और व्यक्तित्व में ही होती हैं, आपकी तरह 😊😊👍👍🙏🙏🙏

@yabrahamsangtamyabrahamsan5066 3 ай бұрын

Good morning sis iam watchiy just now 👍