Chikankari: A Lucknawi Tradtion
Author: Paola Manfredi
ISBN: 978-9385285530
Price: Rs. 2802.50 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture and elegant courts of the nawabs of Awadh. Chikankari appeared in Lucknow in the late 18th century and its exquisite aesthetic and craftsmanship have sustained the tradition to this day, through changing patronage and market trends. Chikankari is not just about embroidery. Its legendary finesse is based on a creative blend of delicate embroidery with very fine dressmaking and sewing techniques. This beautifully illustrated book showcases unknown gems from personal and public collections and brings to life the history of this unique craft tradition. The various chapters describe the mysterious origins of the craft, the range of costumes, the inspirations behind its motifs, the time-honoured elaborate production process and the bewildering array of stitches that raised this craft to a truly exceptional art form.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 252 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9385285530.
About the Author
Paola Manfredi Born in Italy, Paola Manfredi lived and worked in India for over 30 years. With a background in ethnology, she is passionate about textiles and deeply interested in the history of textile exchanges between East and West. Combining scholarly approach and design interactions, she has worked with craftspeople and their traditional skills to promote the excellence of South Asian craftsmanship, particularly in Aari, Chikankari from Lucknow and Nakshi Kantha from East Bengal (today Bangladesh). She has been associated with international organizations involved with textiles, crafts development and conservation and her work has been shown in exclusive exhibitions in India and abroad.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-9385285530
- Publisher
- Niyogi Books
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture and elegant courts of the nawabs of Awadh. Chikankari appeared in Lucknow in the late 18th century and its exquisite aesthetic and craftsmanship have sustained the tradition to this day, through changing...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll fall in love with this book if craft, history, and beauty matter to you. This premium, richly illustrated reference goes far beyond surface embroidery, revealing the soul of Chikankari through its origins, techniques, motifs, and legendary finesse. You get rare visuals, scholarly depth, and intimate stories from royal courts to modern ateliers—making it both a collector’s treasure and an essential resource for designers, historians, and textile lovers alike.
- Published by Niyogi Books.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 252.
Catalog Description
Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture and elegant courts of the nawabs of Awadh. Chikankari appeared in Lucknow in the late 18th century and its exquisite aesthetic and craftsmanship have sustained the tradition to this day, through changing patronage and market trends. Chikankari is not just about embroidery. Its legendary finesse is based on a creative blend of delicate embroidery with very fine dressmaking and sewing techniques. This beautifully illustrated book showcases unknown gems from personal and public collections and brings to life the history of this unique craft tradition. The various chapters describe the mysterious...
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