Authentic Craftmark® Chikankari Kurtas, Sarees & Tops by Shwet

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The Craft Behind Every Piece

A closer look at the heritage stitches, motifs, and finishing details that make hand-embroidered Chikankari unmistakable.

Purple fabric with white floral chikankari and geometric patterns

Bakhiya Embroidery

Lucknow, India
Delicate shadow-work embroidery known for soft depth, fine detailing, and graceful leaf-inspired motifs.
Whispered Shadows
Chikankari White leaf pattern on a pink fabric background

Tepchi Embroidery

Lucknow, India
A refined running stitch used to create clean outlines, borders, and the foundation of many Chikankari patterns.
Elegant Lines
Chikankari Embroidered dragonfly design on a purple fabric background

Ghaspatti Embroidery

Lucknow, India
Slanted leaf-like stitches that add natural rhythm, texture, and movement to floral compositions.
Leafy Grace
Chikankari Black embroidered bees on a yellow fabric background

Pechni Embroidery

Lucknow, India
A precise outlining stitch that sharpens motifs with fine, delicate definition.
Delicate Outlines
Chikankari Abstract design with white floral outlines on a purple textured background

Keel Embroidery

Lucknow, India
Small, grain-like motifs often paired with Phanda to create floral centers with subtle dimension.
Sunflower Detail
Chikankari Close-up of white lace trim on a purple fabric background with floral patterns.

Crochia Work

Lucknow, India
A crochet-inspired finish that creates delicate lace-like edges and ornamental borders.
Lace Finish
Chikankari Close-up of yellow floral embroidery on white fabric

Ulti Bakhiya Embroidery

Lucknow, India
Reverse shadow work that creates a soft, translucent effect through careful stitching on the fabric surface.
Reverse Shadows
Chikankari Decorative pattern with small embellishments on a light green background

Mukaish Work

Lucknow, India
A traditional metallic embellishment that adds a refined, light-catching shimmer to Chikankari.
Shimmer
Chikankari Light blue fabric with white floral embroidery

Phanda Embroidery

Lucknow, India
Tiny knot-like stitches used for buds and floral centers, bringing tactile depth to the embroidery.
Tiny Treasures
Signature Collections

Authentic Chikankari, Curated for Every Occasion

Explore hand-embroidered sarees, kurtis, dupattas, tops, stoles, and layering pieces selected for craftsmanship, comfort, and lasting elegance.

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Authentic Lucknowi Chikankari Sarees | Handcrafted Georgette, Silk & Kota Doria

42 pieces
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Shwet "pestal Hues" Pink Chikankari Cotton Dupatta - Shwet Artistry
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Handmade Chikankari Dupattas

4 pieces
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The model is wearing a yellow and white handmade chikankari top with a red background
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Hand Embroidered Chikankari Tops

32 pieces
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Hand Embroidered Premium Shrug - Shwet Artistry
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Hand Embroidered Premium Shrug

2 pieces
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Handmade Chikankari Stoles - Shwet Artistry
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Handmade Chikankari Stoles

5 pieces
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Women's Hand Embroidered Chikankari Kurtis | Shwet - Shwet Artistry
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Hand Embroidered Chikankari Kurtis | Authentic Lucknowi Mulmul, Modal & Georgette Designer Kurtas

10 pieces
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Empowering Women Artisans with Safe Society

A closer look at the women preserving Lucknowi Chikankari while building dignified, independent livelihoods through skilled craftsmanship.

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Heritage Craft

Meet the Hands Behind Shwet

Every Shwet piece carries the patience, precision, and inherited skill of artisans who keep Lucknowi Chikankari alive, one considered stitch at a time.

Aarti Kashyap

Aarti Kashyap

Fine Embroiderer

5+ years

Reeta

Reeta

Small Motifs Specialist

4+ years

Renu

Renu

Pattern Designer

8+ years

Phoolmati

Phoolmati

Large Motif Specialist

12+ years

Kanyavati

Kanyavati

Fine Lines Master

15+ years

Lalti

Lalti

Pattern Designer

10+ years

Pushpa

Pushpa

Motif Designer

8+ years

Razia Sultana

Razia Sultana

Shadow Work Master

16+ years

Rekha

Rekha

Shadow Work Specialist

5+ years

Shabana Parveen

Shabana Parveen

Cutwork Specialist

24+ years

Sufiya

Sufiya

Jaali Work Expert

9+ years

Babita

Babita

Phanda Specialist

4+ years

Chandrakanti

Chandrakanti

Tepchi Expert

21+ years

Rani

Rani

Bakhiya Master

12+ years

Gudiya

Gudiya

Hool Work Expert

16+ years

Madhu

Madhu

Keel Kangan Specialist

9+ years

Meera

Meera

Murri Expert

17+ years

Neelam

Neelam

Fine Stitch Master

15+ years

Shailendri

Shailendri

Ghaspatti Expert

7+ years

Rukaiya Begum

Rukaiya Begum

Jaali Master

3+ years

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