Chikankari is a delicate hand-embroidery tradition from Lucknow, India. UNESCO-recognised heritage craft, GI-protected. Serves apparel, sarees, home textiles and gifting markets globally.
Standard Chikankari Stitches
- Tepchi โ running stitch, most basic
- Bakhia โ shadow work, popular
- Hool โ eyelet stitch
- Zanzeera โ chain stitch
- Rahet โ stem stitch
- Banarasi โ knot stitch
- Kharai โ filling stitch
Product Categories
- Chikan kurtas (women's, men's)
- Chikan sarees
- Chikan blouses and tops
- Chikan dresses and gowns
- Chikan home textiles (bedsheets, pillowcases)
- Chikan handkerchiefs and hankies
Fabric Options
- Cotton mulmul (traditional)
- Georgette
- Chiffon
- Cotton-silk blend
- Pure silk
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Basic cotton chikan kurta (machine + hand) โ 200 pcs, $14โ22 per piece
- Pure hand-worked kurta โ 100 pcs, $22โ38 per piece
- Chikan saree (cotton) โ 100 pcs, $28โ48 per piece
- Georgette chikan blouse โ 200 pcs, $18โ28 per piece
Lead Times
- Sampling: 4 weeks
- Bulk (artisan-paced): 90โ120 days
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.