Chikankari: The Heavenly Karigari
Posted by SOMDYUTI BHATTACHARYYA
Chikankari is Lucknow’s delicate white hand-embroidery — explore its history, the making process, stitch types and how to care for chikankari outfits.
Posted by SOMDYUTI BHATTACHARYYA
Chikankari is Lucknow’s delicate white hand-embroidery — explore its history, the making process, stitch types and how to care for chikankari outfits.
| SHIRT (in inches) | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEST | 38 | 42 | 46 | 50 |
| WAIST | 32 | 36 | 40 | 44 |
| HIPS | 40 | 46 | 50 | 54 |
| SHOULDER | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
| LENGTH | 38 | 39 | 42 | 42 |
| TROUSER (in inches) | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENGTH | 37 | 39 | 40 | 42 |
| WAIST | 32 | 36 | 40 | 44 |
Around the fullest part of the chest.
Around the narrowest part of the waist.
Around the widest point of the hips.