The word 'Chikan' is a derivative from the Persian word 'Chikin' or Chikeen which means a kind of embroidered fabric. This form of embroidery became very popular with the king and his nobles and was embroidered on the finest Daccai mulmuls or muslin garments which were most appropriate for the hot, tepid climateCreation of a Chikan work (Chikankari) piece begins with the use of one or more pattern blocks that are used to block-print a pattern on the ground fabric. The embroiderer then stitches the pattern, and the finished piece is carefully washed to remove all traces of the printed pattern. Some of the varieties of stitches used include backstitch, chain stitch and hemstitch. It consists of 36 different stitches in which the major stitches are called as "Bakhiya" "Fanda" "Murri" "Bijli" "Pechni" "Ghans patti" "Ulti Jali"Indiankala4u is offering you the latest designs in Chikankari and Chikan Handicrafts at its best endowing you with splendid collections of Chikan Tops/kurti.