Chikan is a traditional Indian style of sewing from Lucknow. Favoured by rulers of India for hundreds of years, this embroidery style involves intricate stitches, with abstract and floral patterns.

The embroidery was typically formed of white thread upon muslin, although this has changed in modern times to include coloured cloth and threads.

Chikan embroidered tops are made for both sexes; although chikan is more commonly used in female attire than male.

Chikan embroidered tops are made in a variety of forms, from the half-sleeve to the stole design, all of them stitched with intricate designs. Chikan embroidered tops can be both traditional Indian tops, or more western style tops.

The range of half-sleeve tops are suitable for any western fashion house, and traditional Indian Kurti, can made out of coloured fabric, and stitched with silk thread.

These chikan embroidered tops can be used as part of a wedding costume, as the embroidery is frequently floral or animal designs.

Chikan embroidered tops can add to the wedding, or be used by the bride for evening wear.

As part of a wedding day set, chikan embroidered tops will add glamour and traditional style to any wedding celebration

In addition to weddings, Chikan embroidered tops are perfect for special occasions, and formal meetings.

The exquisite stitching is increasingly fashionable in western countries, and Chikan embroidered tops are internationally recognised as beautiful and stylish pieces of attire.

Chikan is traditionally hand sewn, and it is this dedication and artistry, as well as the chikan art movement itself, which has demonstrated across the globe that chikan is glamorous as well as traditional.