Fashion · New Delhi, Delhi
House of Chikankari
Authentic Lucknawi chikankari, direct from artisans.
Founded by Aakriti Rawal, Poonam Rawal
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Industry
- Fashion
- Business model
- D2C
- Funding stage
- Seed
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 19 July 2026
About House of Chikankari
House of Chikankari is a Delhi label founded in 2020 by mother-and-daughter Poonam and Aakriti Rawal, bringing authentic Lucknawi chikankari embroidery online and working directly with artisans. It started on WhatsApp and later raised funding on Shark Tank India.
Founders
Aakriti Rawal
Woman FounderPoonam Rawal
Woman FounderIdeal customers
Consumers (D2C)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does House of Chikankari do?
- House of Chikankari is a Delhi label founded in 2020 by mother-and-daughter Poonam and Aakriti Rawal, bringing authentic Lucknawi chikankari embroidery online and working directly with artisans. It started on WhatsApp and later raised funding on Shark Tank India.
- Who founded House of Chikankari?
- House of Chikankari was founded by Aakriti Rawal and Poonam Rawal.
- Where is House of Chikankari headquartered?
- House of Chikankari is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
- Is House of Chikankari funded?
- Yes — House of Chikankari is venture-funded and has reached the Seed stage.
- When was House of Chikankari founded?
- House of Chikankari was founded in 2020.