Definitions for "ChikanKari"
Embroidery in white cotton thread upon fine white cotton fabric, like, muslin. Several techniques in chikan-kar are known; was a famous center of fine workmanship.
White embroidery, predominantly floral patterns, executed on fine white cotton with untwisted threads of white cotton or silk
the simple running stitch embroidery made famous in Lucknow. The cloth is usually white or some pastel color with white embroidery. The base fabric is a light weight organdy type.