Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow. Translated, the word means embroidery, and it is one of Lucknow's best known textile decoration styles.

Chikan is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabric like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net, etc. White thread is embroidered on cool, pastel shades of light muslin and cotton garments.