Chikankari, an embroidery form, originated in Mughal era with the landing of Persians. The golden days of chikankari were the days of mughal period. however, with the collapse of the dynasty, the chikan industry also fell apart. It experienced a major downfall during the British rule. It was only after the industrial revolution that Chikan begin … Continue reading 25/20 Global Scenario
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25/19 Chikan in Bollywood
Bollywood's A-listers Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Akshay Kumar and Siddhart Malhotra, walked on the ramp for 'Men for Mijwan' a charity fashion show by manish Malhotra, featuring the amazing chikan work of Mijwan workers. In 2015, the show was adorned by patronage of big bollywood families. Amitabh Bachchan lead the show with his ever … Continue reading 25/19 Chikan in Bollywood