What is Cancan and Why Every Lehenga Needs It — A Guide from Mitaish Tailor's Supermarket Avadi
If you have ever wondered why some lehengas look full, structured, and beautiful while others look flat and lifeless — the answer is almost always cancan . It is one of the most important tailoring materials for lehenga stitching, and yet it is one of the least talked about. At our Tailor's Supermarket in Avadi , cancan is one of our bestselling materials — and in this post, we explain exactly what it is and why it matters. What is Cancan? Cancan (also spelled kanchan or kankan) is a stiff netting fabric used as an underskirt or inner layer beneath a lehenga skirt. It creates volume, structure, and the characteristic full, flared shape that makes a lehenga dramatic. Without cancan, even the most beautifully embroidered lehenga will fall flat against the legs instead of flaring outward. Types of Cancan Available Soft cancan — light stiffness, good for everyday and casual lehengas Medium cancan — moderate volume, most popular for festive and party wear lehengas Stiff canc...