The exact origins of Chikankari are a bit fuzzy, but many legends trace it back to the Mughal era, particularly to Empress Noor Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir and a patron of the arts. It’s said she ...
“I learned from my father Shree Hasan Mirza, who received a national award in 1969 for his craftsmanship,” says fifty eight year old Rehana Begum. Hailing from a long line of chikankari exponents, ...