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  • Making a comeback this season are the 'chikankari' work i.e. hand-embroidered fabrics of Lucknow.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • Our clothes can be worn on the red carpet, and so, I†™ ve gone global with my designs. †He also lets in that for the first time, he†™ s experimented with chikankari. “I didn†™ t go heavy on embellishments, but yes, there was a lot of chikankari and texturisation on chiffons, georgettes and velvets, giving the collection a vintage feel.

    The Times of India 2010

  • Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla concluded the fashion week Sunday by showing off their creations, including chikankari and very light embroidered saris, heavily embroidered empire line jackets, smart dresses and free-flowing gowns.

    The Times of India 2010

  • Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla concluded the fashion week Sunday by showing off their interesting creations including chikankari and very light embroidered saris, heavily embroidered empire line jackets, smart dresses and free-flowing gowns.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • Prints, interesting lace and chikankari work can be experimented with. comment Note: By posting your comments here you agree to the

    HindustanTimes.com - Top HomePage-TopStories News Headlines 2010

  • There was nothing new about his chikankari shirts and draped jersey dresses.

    Top Headlines 2009

  • Embroiderer Shabih Ali of Indore embellishes the saris with chikankari stitches.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2009

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