Promoting an almost-extinct form of embroideryin India - Tepchi Chikankari embroidery
Promoting an almost-extinct form of embroidery in India - Tepchi Chikankari embroidery He is not just a fashion designer, he is a craftsman and embroider himself and has come up the hard way, working on designs, embroidery and embellishments with his own hands over the last ten years. And this hands-on experience of about 10 years was very apparent when veteran bollywood actress Rati Agnihotri saw Umair Zafar's outfits and was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the costumes designed by Mumbai fashion designer Umair Zafar for her film. Speaking to Newz66.com, Umair Zafar said, "We all know about Lucknowi chikankari work and its various forms. But not many people have heard of Lucknowi tepchi work on Kota fabric. Tepchi is one of thirty-two kinds of chikankari embroidery and is one of the most delicate and intricate forms of embroidery. It is single-thread hand-work which looks good with medium sized floral designs. The delicate, very thin cotton thread...