Our Mission
Keeping a centuries-old craft alive
Madeeha Chikan exists to carry the delicate needlework of Lucknow forward — piece by piece, stitch by stitch — into the wardrobes of women today.
The hands behind every piece
Chikankari is slow work. A single kurta can pass through several pairs of hands — block printing, embroidery, washing and finishing — before it is ready to wear. We work directly with artisans in Lucknow so that this craft remains a livelihood, not a memory.
Our silhouettes are designed to be worn often: to work, to gatherings, to festive evenings. Fabrics are chosen for how they feel through the day, and finishing is checked piece by piece before dispatch.
What we promise
Craft first
Hand embroidery, traditional motifs and finishing done the long way.
Honest fabrics
Cottons, mul, chanderi and georgette selected for comfort and longevity.
Fair work
Long-term relationships with the artisan clusters we work alongside.
Considered wardrobes
Fewer, better pieces designed to be worn for years, not seasons.
