U.W.A.A
Upliftment & Welfare of Artisans Association
U.W.A.A
Upliftment & Welfare of Artisans Association
Introduction
The World famous Embroidery Industry and Heritage of Lucknow, The Chikankari Industry is in jeopardy. There are some 5,00,000 people, including craftsmen and businessmen, associated with the Chikankari in Lucknow and 90% of the workers are women. The industry with annual turnover of Rs 4,000 crore plus has been hit badly after the pandemic. The High Demand for Lucknowi Chikankari Fabric in the International Market results in an export of worth 60 crore rupees each year from India. Despite such a huge demand the craftsmen are switching to other jobs. Let’s have a glance at a few of the reasons behind it. The industry being one of the most unorganised sectors with no social security, no incentives , no skill enhancement training. Women employed in this industry get weak eyesight at an early age and middle aged women suffer cervical Spondylitis and other backbone problems. Government schemes are just on the papers but no medical insurance is provided to the artisans. Beginner workers earn 750/- rupees per month and seasoned workers earn as low as 2500/- rupees per month. The artisans with brilliant skill of art are forced to sell their valuable work at low prices while the same work of art is sold at a huge profit margin at the showrooms. The iniquitous acts done to the artisans is the reason behind the decline of the industry which is a cultural heritage from the Mughal Empire in India.
Process of Chikankari
Choice of Fabrics
Cuting & Stitching
Printing
Embroidery
Washing
Final Product
Choice of Fabrics
Cuting & Stitching
Printing
Embroidery
Washing
Final Product
Details of Chikan Industry
Chikankari Industry being about 400 years old , is the only source of livelihood for thousands of families. The craftsman and the people associated with this industry are at their wits end. All the Middlemen who buy the product at such a cheap rate and sell it with greater profits have to be done away with from the process. The Elimination of the Middlemen and amelioration of the financial and health condition of poverty-stricken artisans is something which our company aims at doing. Here comes the need for CHHANGAMAL CHIKAN INDUSTRIES. We adhere to providing better wages to the workers in the Chikankari Industry. We respited the old traditions and came up with an innovative idea for the betterment of so many families associated with this industry. Buying the products from this website will not only ameliorate the condition of the hardworking indigent and needy craftsmen but also boost the economy. The more you shop from this website the more equipment , knowledge and skills we will be able to provide to the Chikankari Karigars.
Conclusion
It is YOU who can help us to accomplish our goal to save the world famous Indian heritage Chikankari Industry from coming to a stand still by purchasing from CHHANGAMAL CHIKAN INDUSTRIES. We dispose of the Chikankari products at an affordable price eliminating all middle persons and providing you the product from the manufacturing unit directly to your doorstep. Your contribution through a purchase from this website makes the lives of artisans and craftsmen better and helps them to showcase their beautiful and flamboyant art not just to Indian customers but also to the customers residing outside India. Let us help India grow by supporting the local Karigar and take the initiative of Make In India to the zenith. Hold hands with us to alleviate the sufferings of poor Karigars.
