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Designer Meera Ali at the launch of a new book 'Chikankari: A Lucknawi Tradition' by Paola Manfredi in New Delhi recently, said that it was important to give the artisans sufficient time to create the Chikan (embroidery) on different fabrics like muslin, silk, chiffon among others.
Chikankari, known for its creative blend of intricate and delicate embroidery and fine motifs, is losing its original finesse in the process of revival, owing to economic exploitation of artisans and increasing market competition.
