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The short answer: A 3-piece suit set contains three matched pieces — a kurta, a bottom, and a dupatta — […]

The short answer: Chikankari is Lucknow’s tradition of embroidery worked in white thread on fine fabric — a family of […]

The short answer: Wear Chikankari light in the day and richer in the evening. A soft cotton kurti in ivory […]

The short answer: Measure your bust, waist, hip and length over the undergarments you will wear with the kurti, then […]

The short answer: Cotton is the everyday Chikankari choice because it breathes, drapes softly and handles regular washing better than […]

The short answer: Chikankari is a family of stitches, each with a different look and job. Taipchi (also spelt Tepchi) […]

The short answer: three rules. (1) The embroidery is the decoration; jewellery should echo one colour or motif from it, […]

The short answer — five rules: Wash by hand in cold water with a mild detergent. Never scrub, soak for […]

The short answer: Four decisions, in this order. Pick the fabric for the season and the occasion (cotton covers everyday […]

The short answer: If you want to know how to identify original chikankari, turn the garment (or its product photo) […]