Chikankari Categories

Our complete Chikankari range.

From everyday Chikankari kurtis to festive lehengas and bridal sharara sets — handcrafted in Lucknow for wholesale, boutique supply and export orders.

Kurtis

Daily & festive wear

Sarees

Georgette & silk

Suit Sets

2-piece & 3-piece

Dupattas

Cotton & georgette

New

Lehengas

Bridal & festive

New

Sharara Sets

Palazzo & gharara

Custom & Private Label

Bespoke Chikankari women's wear orders with custom embroidery, boutique packaging and your brand label.

Manufacturing Capabilities

What we offer as a Chikankari manufacturer.

Full Chikankari production support in Lucknow — from fabric sourcing and artisan embroidery to quality control and export-ready packaging.

Bulk Wholesale

MOQ-based wholesale pricing for Chikankari kurtis, sarees, suit sets, lehengas and dupattas. Ideal for boutiques and retail chains.

Global Export

Chikankari export orders with commercial invoice, packing list and shipping support to USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Germany and beyond.

Custom Chikankari

Bespoke Chikankari embroidery on buyer-supplied or our fabrics. Private label and white-label orders accepted.

Boutique Supply

Seasonal supply partnerships with boutiques across India — Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Bangalore and all major cities.

Order Planning

Calculate your order quickly.

Select your product, quantity and buyer type — get an instant MOQ summary and a pre-filled WhatsApp message to start your order.

No commitment needed

WhatsApp reply within hours

MOQ varies by product type

Product Category

Buyer Type

Destination

Your Quantity (pieces)

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Product Catalogue

Our Chikankari catalogue.

Wholesale pricing & MOQ on enquiry. Full Chikankari catalogue with latest designs available on WhatsApp.

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Craft Process

How we make Chikankari.

Every Chikankari piece follows a strict multi-step process — consistent quality across every domestic and international shipment.

01

Fabric Selection

Cotton, georgette, rayon and muslin sourced for quality, drape and suitability across global markets.

02

Pattern Tracing

Traditional Chikankari motifs — florals, paisleys, jaali — traced by experienced craftsmen before embroidery.

03

Hand Embroidery

Artisans work authentic stitches — shadow work, murri, phanda, bakhiya — the soul of Lucknowi Chikankari.

04

QC & Export Pack

Final washing, pressing, quality inspection and export-standard packaging before dispatch with documentation.

The Craft of Lucknow

Explore authentic Chikankari stitches.

Each stitch carries centuries of tradition. Tap any stitch to discover its technique, skill level and where it features in our products.

Build Your Order

Configure your Chikankari requirement.

Pick your garment, fabric and stitch preference — we'll generate a tailored WhatsApp message with your exact specification.

Step 1 — Choose garment type

Kurti Saree Suit Set Dupatta Lehenga Sharara Set

Step 2 — Choose fabric

Cotton Georgette Mul Cotton Rayon Muslin Silk

Step 3 — Choose stitch work

Bakhiya Murri Phanda Jaali Tepchi Mixed

Step 4 — Choose quantity range

Sample (6–12) Small (25–50) Medium (50–100) Bulk (100+)

Your Specification

Your selected combination will appear here.

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Embroidery Thread

Thread Colour Catalogue

600+ viscose rayon embroidery thread shades — for Chikankari and all hand embroidery work. Hover any shade to see the number. Available for wholesale order.

600 shades

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Chikankari artisan hand embroidery Lucknow Awadh Karigiri

About Awadh Karigiri

Lucknow's trusted Chikankari manufacturer since 2013.

Founded in 2013 and based in Chowk — the historic epicentre of Lucknow's Chikankari trade — Awadh Karigiri manufactures and exports authentic handcrafted Chikankari to boutiques, retailers and importers across India, USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Canada and Germany.

We manage the complete Chikankari production chain — from fabric sourcing and artisan embroidery to quality control, finishing and export packaging — ensuring consistency in every shipment.

10+Years manufacturing

500+Chikankari designs

7+Export countries

200+Skilled artisans

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Heritage & History

400 years of Chikankari.

From the royal courts of Awadh to boutiques in New York and London — the journey of Lucknow's most treasured craft.

1600s

Mughal patronage

Chikankari flourishes under Mughal emperors. Nur Jahan is credited with introducing Persian floral embroidery to Lucknow's artisans.

1700s

Nawabi refinement

Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula's court in Lucknow elevates Chikankari into an art form. The 32 distinct stitches are codified. Chowk becomes the trade heart.

1857

Craft survives upheaval

Despite the dissolution of the Nawabi court, artisan families preserve the craft through generations, passing techniques verbally and through practice.

2008

GI Tag granted

The Government of India grants Chikankari a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, formally recognising Lucknow as the sole authentic origin of this craft.

2013

Awadh Karigiri founded

Established in Chowk, Lucknow — in the historic heart of the Chikankari trade — with a mission to bring authentic handcrafted Chikankari to global markets through ethical, quality-first manufacturing.

Today

Exporting to 8+ countries

Awadh Karigiri now supplies boutiques, retailers and importers across India, USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Canada, Germany and Southeast Asia — keeping the craft alive and globally celebrated.

Global Export Support

Source authentic Chikankari for your market.

For boutiques, importers and resellers, we help with category selection, MOQ planning, packaging and order documentation.

Wholesale CatalogueExport PackagingCustom OrdersPrivate Label

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Buyer Trust

Trusted Chikankari supplier across borders.

We work with boutique owners, ethnic wear resellers and international importers who need authentic Lucknowi Chikankari with consistent supply.

★★★★★

"Good catalogue support and neat packing for our boutique order."

Boutique OwnerDelhi, India

★★★★★

"The embroidery detailing and fabric selection matched our market requirement."

ImporterUAE Market

★★★★★

"Reliable coordination for repeated Chikankari wholesale orders."

Retail BuyerUK

Pan India Chikankari Supply

Supplying Chikankari boutiques across India.

Awadh Karigiri supplies Lucknowi Chikankari to boutiques, retailers, resellers and ethnic wear stores across India. From Lucknow, Delhi and Mumbai to Bangalore, Jaipur, Hyderabad and beyond — we support wholesale orders with catalogue sharing, packing and dispatch coordination.

Wholesale supply for boutiques and resellers

Catalogue support for selected product categories

MOQ-based order planning and dispatch

Kurtis, sarees, suit sets, dupattas and sharara sets

Enquire for India Supply

Need supply for your city?Share your city, product category and expected quantity on WhatsApp. We'll guide you with suitable Chikankari designs and order options.

FAQ

Common questions from buyers.

Everything boutique owners, importers and resellers ask us before placing their first Chikankari order.

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What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Chikankari wholesale?

Our MOQ starts from 50 pieces for Chikankari kurtis and dupattas, and 12 pieces for sarees and suit sets. For lehengas and sharara sets, MOQ is 6 pieces. Custom and private label Chikankari orders have separate MOQ — please WhatsApp us to discuss.

Do you export Chikankari internationally?

Yes, we export authentic Lucknowi Chikankari to USA, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada, Germany and across Southeast Asia. We provide export documentation including commercial invoice, packing list and necessary shipping documents.

How do I get the wholesale Chikankari catalogue?

Simply WhatsApp us at +91 91510 88173. Share your business type, country/city and product categories you are interested in — kurtis, sarees, suit sets, dupattas, lehengas or sharara sets.

Do you offer private label or custom Chikankari embroidery?

Yes, we accept custom embroidery and private label orders depending on quantity, fabric type and design complexity. Branding support can include labels, tags and packaging coordination.

Which cities in India do you supply Chikankari to?

We supply Chikankari products pan India including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Jaipur, Surat, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra and other major cities.

Business Enquiry

Let's discuss your Chikankari requirement.

Fill the enquiry form and submit through WhatsApp. Include your product category, quantity and destination so we can guide you with suitable designs.

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Lucknow'sfinestChikankari,exportedworldwide.

Our complete Chikankari range.

Kurtis

Sarees

Suit Sets

Dupattas

Lehengas

Sharara Sets

Custom & Private Label

We ship Chikankari worldwide.

USA & Canada

United Kingdom

Europe

UAE & Gulf

Saudi Arabia

Australia & NZ

Southeast Asia

Pan India

What we offer as a Chikankari manufacturer.

Bulk Wholesale

Global Export

Custom Chikankari

Boutique Supply

Calculate your order quickly.

Our Chikankari catalogue.

How we make Chikankari.

Fabric Selection

Pattern Tracing

Hand Embroidery

QC & Export Pack

Explore authentic Chikankari stitches.

Configure your Chikankari requirement.

Your Specification

Thread Colour Catalogue

Lucknow's trusted Chikankari manufacturer since 2013.

400 years of Chikankari.

Source authentic Chikankari for your market.

Trusted Chikankari supplier across borders.

Supplying Chikankari boutiques across India.

Common questions from buyers.

Prefer to talk directly?

Let's discuss your Chikankari requirement.

Lucknow's
finest
Chikankari,
exported
worldwide.