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Hit Hard by Notebandi, Chikankari Workers Demand Recognition

Caught between demonetisation and the threat from Chinese machine-made chikan, SEWA workers demand Modi’s attention.

Barkha Dutt
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Faced with the double-whammy of demonetisation and a Chinese influx of machine-made chikan, the informal chikankari sector of Lucknow and its women workers are feeling the pinch.

In an interview with Barkha Dutt for The Quint, the workers have a message for political leaders who make big promises when canvassing for Muslim votes, only to forget all about them when elections are over.

Can this traditional art survive in the absence of formal recognition?

Caught between demonetisation and the threat from Chinese machine-made chikan, SEWA workers demand Modi’s attention.
Barkha Dutt sits with chikankari workers at SEWA in Lucknow. (Photo: The Quint)

Video Producer: Kavyasri Srinath & Khemta H Jose
Video Editor: Purnendu Pritam

Caught between demonetisation and the threat from Chinese machine-made chikan, SEWA workers demand Modi’s attention.
Barkha Dutt sits with chikankari workers at SEWA in Lucknow. (Photo: The Quint)

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Topics:  Barkha Dutt   Demonetisation   notebandi 

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