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Hand-Embroidered Chikankari vs Machine Embroidery: How to Identify Authentic Chikankari

Hand-Embroidered Chikankari vs Machine Embroidery: How to Identify Authentic Chikankari

Growing up in Lucknow, I have always been surrounded by Chikankari. Over the years, one question I am frequently asked is: How do I...
Post by Shalini Mishra
Jun 02 2026
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Model wearing handcrafted blue Chikankari Saree from The Manjari Journal by Manjari

The Saree as Soft Power: How Indian Women Redefined Power Dressing Through Handcrafted Textiles

Across decades, Indian women in public life have shown us something powerful: influence does not need to borrow its identity from the West to...
Post by Shalini Mishra
May 22 2026
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