The skill and craftsmanship of Uttar Pradesh
is famous for its delicate yet entailing detail.
With a hawk eye’s view for attention to detail,
The artisans of this state are well versed in their art,
Creating a byword for quality and beauty;
Carrying forward a heritage passed
down from generation to generation.
1. Chikankari work
The technique of creating Chikan work is popularly known as Chikankari. Chikankari is a delicate form of art, embroidered by hand on a wide range of materials: silk, chiffon, organza, etc. Nowadays Chikan work is also done using different colours of thread, unlike the same old white thread, with different embellishments giving it a rich look, and stay at pace with them growing fashion trends. The process of creating Chikankari work includes them following steps:
- Design
- Engraving
- Block painting
- Embroidery
- Washing and finishing
2. Zardozi work
Zardozi is metal embroidery, which includes making elaborate designs, on clothes, tents, curtains, etc. It involves making elaborate designs using gold and silver threads, studding their embroidery with precious metals, giving it a very rich flavour. This art form grew multifold under the patronage of Akbar the great. Lucknowi zardozdi is world renowned for its beautiful designs and brilliant textures.
3. Attars
Attars are scented oils derived from plants, for they are first extracted via distillation, after which they are collected in a sandalwood base and then aged. The ageing period varies from one to ten years. One of the first users of Attars in India were them Mughal kings. With over twenty five different kinds of scented oils, Attars are famous for their fragrance ever since antiquity.
4. Zarbuland Silver Work
Zarbuland developed early in Lucknow and became very popular owing to its authentic creativity and innovation. Zarbuland actually looks similar to the Tanjore metal work with certain differences. The designs in Zarbuland are raised above the surface. In Zarbuland, the inlaying of silver is done after the pattern is carved on the silver sheet.
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