i think its chicken karhai but idk. and if u guys know plz let me know and also wheres the best place to get this
or maybe u gusy know of a designer that does this in casual wear.
Re: what kind of kaam is this?
this is shadow work , u can get these frm generation in summer , i guess . hth :)
Re: what kind of kaam is this?
this is shadow work , u can get these frm generation in summer , i guess . hth :)
thnx for the shadow work but i cant make it through generation bc they dont make kapreh they just have a line n u can only buy their line. :( anyone else you know?
Re: what kind of kaam is this?
looks like chickenkari to me, somebody i know bought a worked kurta from mehnaz adamjee for pkr 18 k, apparently its imported from india-really pretty though
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Why do they call it 'chicken?'
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Good question deeba, got me thinking, this is why acc. to wikipedia:
Chikan (Hindi: चिकन, Urdu: چکن) is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Literally translated, the word means embroidery. Believed to have been introduced by Nur Jehan, Mughal emperor Jahangir's wife, it is one of Lucknow's most famous textile decoration
Chickenkari began as a type of white-on-white (or whitework) embroidery. Traditionally, white threads were used on semi-transparent muslin cloth.[2] However, with the advent of newer fabric types, and changing demands and fashions, chikankari is now also being done on a variety of fabrics including synthetic ones. Chikankari is also available now in various colours. Sequin work is also done on the fabrics along with chikankari to give it an exquisite and glittering look. The fact that chikan embroidery has returned to fashion has resulted in the production of exquisite pieces, but also in products of very dubious taste.
Creation of a chikan work (chikankari चिकनकारी چکن کاری) piece begins with the use of one or more pattern blocks that are used to block-print a pattern on the ground fabric. The embroiderer then stitches the pattern, and the finished piece is carefully washed to remove all traces of the printed pattern. The patterns and effects created depend on the types of stitches and the thicknesses of the threads used in the embroidery. Some of the varieties of stitches used include backstitch, chain stitch and hemstitch. The result is an open work pattern, jali (lace) or shadow-work. Often the embroiderer creates mesh-like sections in the design by using a needle to separate threads in the ground fabric, and then working around the spaces.
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^Thanks Glambition :)
Re: what kind of kaam is this?
looks like chickenkari to me, somebody i know bought a worked kurta from mehnaz adamjee for pkr 18 k, apparently its imported from india-really pretty though
do u have a contact number or anything with this designer? i live in the states but have some family coming so i can have them bring it. plz help! need a few of these outfits of chickenkari.
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The hand embroidery done in Chikankari is a dying art. We have to take measures to prevent it from getting extinct. Chikan embroidery has a major threat from Chinese artisans. In lucknow chikanbarn is a best place for get it.