The traditional art of embroidery unique to the weavers of Lucknow is called ________.

Explanation

The correct answer is chikankari. Key Points It is very intricate and delicate threadwork done on the muslin clothes originally. Nowadays the work is being used to decorate a wide variety of fabrics. There are many views regarding the origin of this embroidery style: Some believe that it originated in Persia and was taught to Indians by a Persian trader. Other sources state that the art has been mentioned in accounts of Magasthenes which date back to the 3rd century BC , hence it originated in India only. Meanwhile, Noor Jahan, the queen of Jahangir is also accredited with the introduction of Chikankari to India . Additional Information Phulkari – It was first originated in Punjab . It is usually done on the chaddar or shawls . The word Phulkari itself means ‘flower work’ or a bed of flowers . It is mainly a domestic craft, executed by the girls and ladies of the household and sometimes by women servants under their directions. The embroidery is done on coarse cotton or khaddar material with untwisted silk floss called pat. Kashida kari . The Kashida motifs used to create this type of embroidery include images inspired by nature. such as vines, birds, leaves and flowers and this is one of the defining aspects of Kashida embroidery. Zardoji. Zardozi - It is a type of heavy and elaborate metal embroidery on silk, satin, or velvet fabric base . The centres of Zardozi art are Lucknow, Bhopal, Delhi, Agra, Kashmir, Ajmer, and Chennai .