Kanpur · Lucknow · Mumbai — since 2004

Slow luxury, stitched by hand.

Sri Ganesh Creations is a heritage embroidery house supplying Chikankari, Kamdani, Zardozi, Aari and Parsi Gara work to leading Indian fashion designers — every piece made entirely by hand, often over weeks or months.

21
Years
1,200+
Skilled karigars
3
Cities — Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai
Industry
Textile manufacturing
Headquarters
Kanpur
Type
Self-owned
Founded
2004
Specialties
Chikankari, Kamdani, Aari, Parsi Gara, Zardozi
Locations
Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai
About us

For the past 21 years, Sri Ganesh Creations has dedicated its efforts to promoting the exquisite Indian art of Chikankari and Kamdani. Our family comprises over 1,200 skilled karigars, the majority of whom are women from the outskirts of cities like Lucknow and Kanpur. Our craftsmanship is highly sought, with our creations adorning Bollywood stars and being supplied to renowned designers across India. Our expertise extends to both women's and men's wear, ensuring our designs cater to a diverse clientele.

Patience meets perfection, and every thread tells a story.

Five hand techniques, one standard.

Each technique is practised by artisans who specialise in it alone — trained over years, working entirely by hand, on fabric supplied for your collection.

01 — Chikankari
Chikankari

Chikankari

Lucknow's signature white-on-white shadow work — our founding craft and deepest bench of artisans.

02 — Kamdani
Kamdani

Kamdani

Fine metallic thread worked in small, scattered motifs — a quieter cousin of gota and zari work.

03 — Zardozi
Zardozi

Zardozi

Heavy metal-thread embroidery with beads and sequins, built up for bridal and occasion wear.

04 — Aari
Aari

Aari

Hook-needle chain stitch worked fast and fluid — dense floral trails and running vines.

05 — Parsi Gara
Parsi Gara

Parsi Gara

China-silk satin stitch in the Parsi tradition — birds, florals and pagodas, worked in fine detail.

06 — Custom development
Custom development

Custom development

Bring a sketch, a swatch or a mood board — we sample against your design and cost it for production.

Technique
Hand chikan embroidery
Origin
Lucknow (Lucknawi chikan)
Fabrics
Muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net
Embellishments
Mukaish, Kamdani, badla, sequins, beads, mirror work
The process

Chikan embroidery is a meticulous hand embroidery technique worked onto fabrics like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza and net. Traditionally fine white thread on pastel muslin and cotton, it has evolved to include colored and silk threads. Lucknow, the epicentre of the industry, is known for its own variety — Lucknawi chikan.

In recent years, chikan work has taken on further embellishment — Mukaish, Kamdani, badla, sequins, beads and mirror work. It's worked on cotton, semi-Georgette, pure Georgette, crepe, chiffon, silk and other lightweight fabrics; anything too thick or rigid resists the needle.

The process begins with pattern blocks used to block-print the design onto fabric. Skilled embroiderers then hand-stitch each pattern. Once complete, the piece is washed to remove all trace of the printed pattern, then finished by hand to a flawless result.

A selection of work

Made for couture and ready-to-wear.

Chikankari panel, shadow work
Chikankari panel — shadow work
Zardozi bridal embroidery
Zardozi — bridal commission
Parsi Gara border embroidery
Parsi Gara — silk border
Aari and Kamdani detail work
Aari & Kamdani — detail work
For designers & couture houses

Tell us about your collection.

We work directly with design teams on custom embroidery development — share your technique, timeline and fabric, and we'll come back with samples and a quote.

KanpurHead office
LucknowWorkshop (Chikankari, Kamdani, Zardozi, Aari, Parsi Gara)
MumbaiSales office
Emailsriganeshcreations@gmail.com