Lucknow Chikankari Hand-embroidered Mul Cotton Dress Material

At 80 GSM this handloom woven mul cotton is as light as a summer breeze and Lucknow Chikankari hand embroidery makes it something to treasure Artisans in the Lucknow cluster embroider each scattered buti motif by hand onto the 80 80 count cloth using naturally dyed thread To spot real Chikankari turn the fabric over genuine hand embroidery shows loose hand pulled thread tails at each motif s edge machine work shows uniform locked loops Unstitched and ready to tailor it suits a kurta or anarkali for summer days or festive evenings Handwoven pieces naturally feature slight variations in weave color size and dye these are inherent to artisanal craft not defects Minor color bleed and shrinkage may occur gentle separate care is recommended