The other name for Mukaish work is Mukesh work, Mokaish, and mukeish embroidery. It is a form of embroidery embellished with stripes of metallic wires that are inserted into the fabric and then twisted to create a shiner impact. History The embroidery was first created for the wealthy who resides in the city of Lucknow. In the early days gold and silver were used. With chikankari embroidery Mukeish work goes hand in hand. Chikankari as a craft flourished, while Mukeish work is fading. The reason behind this is unknown, might be the explanation for perishing the embroidery is expensive, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. Process As mentioned the process divided into three main parts beginning with the chapaayi process where the motifs are transferred in the fabric with gum and indigo using blocks or perforated paper stencils. Then comes Takaayi where metal wires are stretched into strips and passed through the fire. La...