Chikankari was patronized in India during the Mughal era, and it is considered that Nur Jehan, spouse of Mughal Emperor Jehangir was one of its leading proponents. . *There are some very fine Mughal miniatures that depict the Emperor Jehangir in white flowing muslin garments believed by historians to be `chikan’. *
Hand Embroidery | Chikankari | Chikan Embroidery| Lucknow Chikan
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is it true that this name comes from pappu loomwala's famous chicken curry?
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^ yes, it is true. another theory is that loomwala dropped a piece of chicken boti into his karri pakora...thus chikankari was born.
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oh khattichic, you are so silly. 
i vas asking seriouso question.
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^ i vas giwing the seriouso jawaab, janaab 
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chikankari is actually chicken curry 