Diagnostic Study of Chikan in Lucknow
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, INDIA
DIAGNOSTIC STUDY ARTISAN THE CHIKAN EMBROIDERY CLUSTER LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH
BY
PANKAJ ARYA SHILP SADHANA (TEXTILE BLOCK PRINTERS ASSOCIATION)
DEVELOPED UNDER
THE CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT AGENT TRAINING PROGRAMME OF UNIDO CDP, NEW DELHI
&
THE ENT REPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF INDIA (EDII), AHMEDABAD AND SPONSORED BY SIDBI
The views expressed in the Diagnostic Studies are those of the authors and should not be attributed to UNIDO or to the institutions they may represent.
LUCKNOW CHIKANKARI CLUSTER
CONTENTS
S.NO. 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 An Overview Of Embroidery Clusters In India History And Tradition Of Chikankari The Uniqueness Of Chikan-Craft The Process Of Chikankari 4 TITLE PAGE NO . 1
IMPORTANT FEATURES OF THE CLUSTER 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Biggest Artisan Based Cluster Geographical Coverage Rural Women Based Cluster Providing Employment To Non-Artisans
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KEY MILESTONES & PERFORMANCE OF THE CHIKAN EMBROIDERY CLUSTER AT LUCKNOW STRUCTURE OF THE CHIKAN EMBROIDERY CLUSTER 4.1 4.2 4.3 Structure Of The Enterprises In The Cluster Other Institutional Linkages Cluster Map
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5 6 7 8
ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT OF ORGANISATIONAL LINKAGES IN THE CLUSTER SWOT ANALYSIS VIII. VISION FOR THE CLUSTER 8.1 8.2 8.3 Vision Statement Strategic Goals Proposed Action Plan For 2002
11 12 14 15
LUCKNOW CHIKANKARI CLUSTER
1. INTRODUCTION
India is a land of craftsmen. The textiles of India have been well known in Europe since Greek and Roman times. From 1600 to 1800 AD, India was the biggest exporter amongst all of the textile exporting countries. Textiles are decorated by various techniques, e.g. embroidery, brocading, printing, painting and dyeing, but among all of these, the embroidery craft is ranked at the top.
1.1 AN OVERVIEW OF EMBROIDERY CLUSTERS IN INDIA
In India there are many popular embroidery clusters such as Chikankari of Lucknow, Katha of Bengal,
DIAGNOSTIC STUDY ARTISAN THE CHIKAN EMBROIDERY CLUSTER LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH
BY
PANKAJ ARYA SHILP SADHANA (TEXTILE BLOCK PRINTERS ASSOCIATION)
DEVELOPED UNDER
THE CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT AGENT TRAINING PROGRAMME OF UNIDO CDP, NEW DELHI
&
THE ENT REPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF INDIA (EDII), AHMEDABAD AND SPONSORED BY SIDBI
The views expressed in the Diagnostic Studies are those of the authors and should not be attributed to UNIDO or to the institutions they may represent.
LUCKNOW CHIKANKARI CLUSTER
CONTENTS
S.NO. 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 An Overview Of Embroidery Clusters In India History And Tradition Of Chikankari The Uniqueness Of Chikan-Craft The Process Of Chikankari 4 TITLE PAGE NO . 1
IMPORTANT FEATURES OF THE CLUSTER 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Biggest Artisan Based Cluster Geographical Coverage Rural Women Based Cluster Providing Employment To Non-Artisans
3 4
KEY MILESTONES & PERFORMANCE OF THE CHIKAN EMBROIDERY CLUSTER AT LUCKNOW STRUCTURE OF THE CHIKAN EMBROIDERY CLUSTER 4.1 4.2 4.3 Structure Of The Enterprises In The Cluster Other Institutional Linkages Cluster Map
4 5
5 6 7 8
ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT OF ORGANISATIONAL LINKAGES IN THE CLUSTER SWOT ANALYSIS VIII. VISION FOR THE CLUSTER 8.1 8.2 8.3 Vision Statement Strategic Goals Proposed Action Plan For 2002
11 12 14 15
LUCKNOW CHIKANKARI CLUSTER
1. INTRODUCTION
India is a land of craftsmen. The textiles of India have been well known in Europe since Greek and Roman times. From 1600 to 1800 AD, India was the biggest exporter amongst all of the textile exporting countries. Textiles are decorated by various techniques, e.g. embroidery, brocading, printing, painting and dyeing, but among all of these, the embroidery craft is ranked at the top.
1.1 AN OVERVIEW OF EMBROIDERY CLUSTERS IN INDIA
In India there are many popular embroidery clusters such as Chikankari of Lucknow, Katha of Bengal,