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Chikan embroidery continues to be practiced as a handicraft, as all the workmanship is hand embroidery done by skilled karigars (workers). For those who like the royal taste, chikankari would certainly add to their personalities.The patterns and effects created depend on the types of stitches used on a particular garment , henceforth giving it a unique look. Finer the fabric, exclusive is the embroidery. Some varieties of the stitches commonly used are shadow work, funda , Ghas patti etc..