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Chikan ‘karigari’ goes inter-state
Lucknow: Taking the Lucknow Chikan art to Orissa, a two-day exhibition-cum-sale showcasing of the Lucknow Chikankari work at Vishakhapatnam will begin from April 1.
Lucknow Chikankari, an ethnic hand embroidery form of designs, has been practised and patronised in India for over 400 years.
The art form is said to have been imported from Persia, and the hand-crafted design is a thing of high craftsmanship.
The art form has made Lucknow and its adjoining areas its home and over 10 lakh artisans are dependent on chikan work.
In tune with the developments in the fashion world, Chikankari in the recent times has adapted additional embellishments such as Mukaish, Kamdani, Badla, sequin, bead and mirror work.
The embroidery is mostly done on fabrics such as cotton, semi georgette, pure georgette, crepe, chiffon, silk and any other fabric, which is light and highlights the embroidery.
The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.
Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.
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