The Manjari Journal

Why Should Women Have All the Fun with Chikankari? I have often wondered — why should women have all the fun with Chikankari? For...

Can a Heritage Craft Survive Without Its Artisans? When we talk about preserving India's heritage crafts, we often talk about traditions, techniques, motifs and...

When a Needle Becomes a Teacher: What Lucknowi Chikankari Can Teach Us About Life, Purpose and Vedanta "Sometimes, a thread is much more than...

Why Chikankari Hand Embroidery Supports Thousands Of Artisan Families in Lucknow When people admire a beautifully handcrafted Chikankari saree, kurta, or dupatta, they often...

One of the most important lessons I have learnt while building Manjari, our Lucknowi Chikankari brand, is that the work is never just about...

Why Mul Cotton Sarees Are Perfect for Indian Summers When summer arrives in India, comfort becomes just as important as style. The soaring temperatures...

Growing up in Lucknow, I have always been surrounded by Chikankari. Over the years, one question I am frequently asked is: How do I...

Across decades, Indian women in public life have shown us something powerful: influence does not need to borrow its identity from the West to...