The Art of Chikankari

Live Virtual Workshops

Learn the fine art of Chikankari in these live virtual workshops conducted via Zoom.

The 2-part workshop (6 hours) is spread over a week to accommodate time for practice and catch up.

Saba provides clear demonstrations and instructions to prep your hoop, separate threads, trace patterns and start working on your piece. She helps you to work on your own piece using a practice stitch sampler and a pattern piece.

She will show you ways to incorporate your Chikankari piece into a project.

Recordings of the live sessions will be available to participants for 8 days after each session in case you miss one of them or would like to go over a particular stitch again.

Workshop Requirements:-

Embroidery hoop:  Wooden/plastic, no larger than 6”

2 Fat quarters light weight cotton (mulmul)

Chikankari thread (available here).  You have the option to use embroidery floss but results will vary greatly

1 white and 1 bright coloured DMC embroidery floss

Size 7 or 8 big eye Crewel embroidery needle and a darning needle

Chikankari pattern (PDF patterns available Here)

Indigo printed Chikankari panels available in my shop. If you are looking to use the printed panels for your project, please order at least 3 weeks in advance to allow time for shipping.

The indigo printed blocks provide a very authentic Chikankari experience, and the indigo marks are easy to wash off using household detergent and bleach.

Chikankari kits (printed panel +thread +hoop +needles) are available in my online shop.

Price for individuals: INR 8000 | AED 400 | USD 100

Dates: Session 1: Friday, September 23 | Session 2: Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm GST | 9:00 am EST | 6:30 pm IST

Detailed requirements, instructions and Zoom link will be sent upon booking.

Write to me at info@tothreadorknot.com for questions and guild bookings