How can I tell the difference between real hand-embroidered Chikankari and machine work?
Authentic Lucknowi Chikankari is crafted by skilled artisans by hand. This means you will often find slight, beautiful irregularities in the stitches—this is the true hallmark of human craftsmanship! Machine-made replicas look artificially flat and perfectly uniform. If you check the reverse side of an authentic hand-embroidered piece from Chikankari Official, you will clearly see the tied-off threads and intricate knotting.
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