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Chikankari

A Craft of Uttar Pradesh

Chikankari is a delicate and skillful embroidery work done with white thread. This craft work has been introduced by Noor Jahan, the beautiful wife of Jahangir. She may have been inspired by Turkish embroidery.

Updated on 14th December, 2005

Website:

http://www.hri.org/cgi-bin/2ascii?http://www.indiantravelportal.com:80/uttar-pradesh/arts-crafts/chinkari.