Category: Lucknow

  • Why Chikankari Never Goes Out of Style : Iconic Celebrity Looks 

    Why Chikankari Never Goes Out of Style : Iconic Celebrity Looks 

    Originating in Lucknow, Chikankari is rooted in subtlety with fine cotton, airy muslins, and delicate patterns that bring garments to life. Hand-stitched motifs like Phanda, Bakhiya, and Jaali are painstakingly crafted, often taking days to finish a single piece. Its timelessness comes from the elegance it adds effortlessly to any look, whether traditional or modern. 

  • From House To Home In Just A Few Clicks

    From House To Home In Just A Few Clicks

    That yellow ikat rug you brought from Bali, those dhokra dancers a dear friend gifted to you, your mom’s set of silver frames or that planter you just bought on a whim…these are the things that make your home look like a 3D version of you. And its elements change just as you do…a new…

  • Stitch by stitch

    Stitch by stitch

    “I must share the story of Tabassum with you. She was one of the most highly-skilled artisans in Lucknow. She had won state-level awards. When we started training her as part of the first batch of the Sangraha project, she was very overwhelmed. She broke down and started crying. She said she wasn’t capable of…