Chikan embroidery continues to be practiced
as a handicraft, as all the workmanship is hand embroidery done by skilled
karigars (workers). For those who like the royal taste, chikankari would
certainly add to their personalities. The patterns and effects created depend
on the types of stitches used on a particular garment , henceforth giving it a
unique look. Finer the fabric, exclusive is the embroidery. Some varieties of
the stitches commonly used are shadow work, funda , Ghas patti,Tepchi etc.