{"title":"Chikenkari","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"floral-printed-polyester-60-inches-wide-durable-fabric-lightweight-sold-in-meters-increment-copy","title":"Ivory Chikankari Chikankari Fabric | Sold by the Metre","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIvory Chikankari Chikankari Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cotton-mix cloth worked with chikankari-style floral embroidery, the traditional white-on-white hand embroidery associated with Lucknow. The stitching sits slightly raised against the ground, giving the fabric texture as well as pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a breathable cotton-mix cloth at 60 inches (about 152cm) wide, embroidered rather than printed, so the pattern has genuine surface texture. Cotton-mix keeps the coolness of cotton while resisting the heavy creasing pure cotton is prone to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to make with it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for kurtas, Asian suits, summer dresses, blouses and dupattas, and it is a natural choice for eid and occasion sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChikankari is a hand-embroidery tradition from Lucknow, worked in white thread on light cloth, and it has been used for summer kurtas and formal Asian wear for generations. Buying the embroidered cloth by the metre gives you far more control over cut and fit than a ready-made piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chikankari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 inches \/ approx. 152cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory Chikankari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £7.49 per metre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold by:\u003c\/strong\u003e the metre, cut as one continuous length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend washing or pre-treating the fabric before you cut, as some shrinkage is normal on the first wash of any natural or regenerated fibre. The fabric is sold by the metre: order quantity 1 for one metre, 2 for two metres, and the length is cut as one continuous piece rather than separate cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fabric is sold in Meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 1 = 1 Metre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 2 = 2 Meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 3 = 3 Metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity 4 = 4 Metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do our best to accurately identify and describe all fabrics based on our experience within the textile industry, supplier information, and customer feedback. As some fabrics are sourced from various suppliers and may not always come with detailed manufacturing specifications, exact fibre compositions cannot always be guaranteed.  Any composition information provided should therefore be considered our best estimate unless otherwise stated. If you require precise composition details for a particular application, please contact us before purchasing and we will do our best to assist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe proudly ship worldwide. While international delivery costs can be higher than UK shipping, larger orders often offer much better value, as the shipping cost is spread across more metres of fabric. Many of our overseas customers choose to combine multiple prints in one order to make delivery more economical.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo help minimise shrinkage and ensure the best results, we recommend washing or pre-treating the fabric before cutting and sewing. As with many natural and regenerated fibres, slight shrinkage may occur after the first wash. 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