{"product_id":"chikankari-a-lucknawi-tradition","title":"Chikankari: A Lucknawi Tradition, Paola Manfredi","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"555\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eChikankari: A Lucknawi Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates one of India’s most refined embroidery traditions, tracing the history of this exquisite whitework from the elegant courts of eighteenth-century Lucknow to the skilled artisans who continue the craft today. Richly illustrated with pieces from public and private collections, the book explores the cultural significance, technical mastery, and enduring beauty of Chikankari, revealing an embroidery tradition where delicate stitching, impeccable tailoring, and graceful design come together in perfect harmony.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eThrough detailed chapters on its origins, motifs, garments, production methods, and remarkable repertoire of stitches, the volume offers both a visual feast and an invaluable reference for textile enthusiasts. Combining historical research with close attention to craftsmanship, it illuminates why Chikankari remains one of the most sophisticated and enduring forms of embroidery in South Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mx1rhj\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"993\"\u003ePaola Manfredi\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ethnologist, textile scholar, and curator who has lived and worked in India for more than three decades. Specialising in South Asian textile traditions, she has collaborated with artisan communities and international organisations to document, preserve, and promote crafts such as Chikankari, Aari embroidery, and Nakshi Kantha, combining rigorous research with a deep appreciation for the people and cultures behind these remarkable traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1589\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 July 2017\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niyogi Books\u003cbr data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1523\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003cbr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789385285530\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.33 × 1.98 × 31.34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selvedge Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20842002382907,"sku":"9789385285530","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/9789385285530_jpg.png?v=1783955514","url":"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/chikankari-a-lucknawi-tradition","provider":"Selvedge Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}