Chinese Chikankari Anyone?
The Chinese are now trying to copy chikankari, they love it so much! says Komal Mirchandani from Sanskrit in Hong Kong. One of the first India-inspired clothing & accessories stores in South East Asia, Komal has been visiting Indian fashion weeks since 2002 to source for Sanskrit. She says her store in Hong Kong works well simply because Indian craftsmanship cannot be replicated. 80 % of my clientele is the local, Chinese or expat population. They love the diversity and detail of Indian embroideries and they prefer to buy a piece from us because it is so unique, unlike a Gucci dress that is available in too many numbers and sizes.