Why do chikankari kurtis look similar but have very different prices? Because chikankari pricing is not decided by one factor. It depends on three things working together — the base fabric , the method of embroidery , and the overall finishing . When even one of these changes, the price changes significantly. Is chikankari price decided only by embroidery? No. Embroidery is only one part of the cost. A chikankari kurti on pure cotton, pure georgette, silk, or chanderi behaves