Why Authentic Hand Embroidery Will Always Be Priceless?

Authentic Lucknowi Chikankari is often compared to mass-produced fashion only by price, but that comparison misses the real value. A true hand embroidered chikankari kurta, Anarkali, saree, gharara, palazzo set, or dupatta is not created in hours by a machine. It is built through time, skill, and craftsmanship.

Every original Lucknowi Chikankari piece begins with artisan work. Motifs are traced by hand, then passed to skilled karigars who specialise in different stitches and levels of embroidery. One artisan may be known for perfect bakhiya and shadow work, another for fine jaali, while others focus on murri, phanda, tepchi, or keel kangan. This is not factory work. It is specialised knowledge, often passed down through generations within artisan families in Lucknow.

Depending on the design, one outfit can take days or even weeks to complete. Machine-made copies may look similar from a distance, but they cannot recreate the softness, depth, and natural irregular beauty of true hand embroidery.

Fabric quality also changes everything. Premium muslin, cotton voile, georgette, Chanderi silk, organza, and tissue silk behave differently from low-cost synthetic alternatives. Better fabric means better fall, better comfort, and longer wear.

In Dubai and across the UAE, luxury buyers understand that real value is not cheap. They are investing in pieces that hold relevance for years, not clothing made for one season.

At Fiza Chikan, we believe craftsmanship should be respected. Authentic chikankari costs more because behind every piece is not just fabric and thread, but generations of skill that deserve value.