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24.
Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh (India), is the centre of chikankari , a skill of more than 200 years old. It literally means 'embroidery'. It was originally done with a white thread on a white cloth, hence the name 'white embroidery'. Now, it is done on a variety of fabrics and in a spectrum of colours.
Discussion:
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SRIRAM GUPTA said:
4 years ago
Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh (India) , is the centre of Chikankari, a skill of more than 200 years old. It literally means 'embroidery'. It was originally done with a white thread on a white cloth, hence the name 'white embroidery'. Now, it is done on a variety of fabrics and in a spectrum of colours.
Pranathi said:
6 years ago
It was very nice to improve our general knowledge. Thanks all.
R Hemashri said:
7 years ago
Thanks for proving these type of questions.
Shariq nanda said:
7 years ago
Banarsi sarees are developed in lucknow.
Malik said:
8 years ago
Thank you all.
Jitendra said:
9 years ago
Banarsi sarees are very famous all over India.
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Iqbal said:
9 years ago
Thank you all.
Ishant Sharma said:
10 years ago
Lucknow is most skilled area in which chinkari is most famous. People will come from another country to see. It is literary means embroidering it was originally done with a white thread on white cloth hence the name white embroidered. Now it is done on variety of fabrics like kurta, suit, sarees, shawls and other things.
Vasave said:
10 years ago
Lucknow is most skilled area because they are in India.
KAVYA MANCHANDA said:
1 decade ago
Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh(India), is the center of chikankari, a skill of more than 200 year old. It literally means 'embroidery'. It was originally done with a white thread on a white cloth, hence the name 'white embroidery'. Now, it is done on a variety of fabrics and in a spectrum of colours.
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