Luscious lemony Yellow Pure Cotton self pattern Kurta Fabric with Fine Chikankari embroidery done using heritage motifs from our unit (please read full description).
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Handpicked heritage value motifs
3. Top quality pure cotton fabric
KHAYAL (moodboard): Sometime back I had conceptualised a saree, and named it Biryani chawal saree. I think that video is still available to see on our IG Videos. In that video i had mentioned that the Murri stitch resembles Sela variety of rice, used for making Biryani. That entire saree was dominated by very rare Murri stitch, which is quite difficult to do, and hence is done less now. I wanted to design a Kurta Fabric using extensive Murri stitch, and here it is!! - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas
POSHAAK (about the dress): This luscious lemony yellow Kurta has a stunning phool patti neckline and has extensive use of the rare Murri stitch, amongst others. Murri, when done exactly like this, is a sight for the sore eyes. The sleeves have the same antique bel as neckline.
The back has a heritage Paisley motif with extensive use of Murri & Jaali stitch is also there. Rest of the kurta is plain so that both self pattern fabric & Chikankari are laid our neatly on the kurta.
The Chikankari is Resham and will be 3 taar.
This kurta fabric is a good way to wear heritage motifs in classical Awadhi style, and most importantly for everyday wear, not just occasion wear.
Please Note: Only Kurta Fabric is available to shop from this post. If you want us to stitch it for you, then drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com and our team will assist you further.
White Handloom Cotton Semi Stitched Kurta with Meiraas Exclusive Siberian Cranes Chikankari in Kathhai Brown embroidery & lace details. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas. Please choose your size from the size chart.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. 100% Handwoven Cotton
4.Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
5.Lace detailing added by all girls unit.
KHAYAL (moodboard): The outskirts of the historic & charming city of Lucknow are equally beautiful in their rustic charm. These ancient Indo Gangetic plains are lush with greenery & boasts of one of World's oldest agrarian civilisation. Watching the emerald landscape of Awadh is a surreal experience, even more so in winters when dotted with the migratory bird population, the most notable of these being the Siberian Cranes, that never enter the city Lucknow, but stay just outside, especially in Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary. With this concept in mind, we wanted to design motifs that glide in the night sky in a Yin & Yang appeal; we found the desirable art style of these motifs, very surprisingly, in Japan. The ancient Japanese Art style is dramatically circular in design, & it is here that we found our serendipity, the right manner to display the Nawabgunj Cranes. The motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018. Borrowing from Japanese palette, we designed the motifs keeping Chikankari stitches in mind, that best romance the gliding flight of the Siberian Cranes.
POSHAAK (about the dress): The cranes are falling, gliding, flying & finally in a circular Dance of Love in this Meiraas Exclusive Semi Stitched Kurta made on Handloom Cotton. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds the starry charm to this harmonious flight - Power of Silence. The lace adds charm & romance to the ethereal Kurta. While the Kurta is not exactly opaque as it is White, it is a Cotton Kurta with Chikankari & will not necessarily need lining, unless you choose to take one.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched up-till sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only.Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length: Approx. 44 inches (this is meant to be 60s inspired knee length or just below the knee).
White Handloom Cotton Semi Stitched Kurta with Meiraas Exclusive Patta Boota Chikankari motifs. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas. Please choose your size from the size chart.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. 100% Handwoven Cotton
4.Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
5.Lace detailing added by all girls unit.
KHAYAL (moodboard):
Patta Patta Boota Boota is a poem by Mir Taqi Mir, a celebrated poet of both Delhi School of Poetry & Lucknow School of Poetry. His beautiful poem is the Khayal or inspiration to name this Boota that finds itself as part of Murals in all Rajasthani, Luckhnavi, Delhi art 15th Century onwards or maybe even later. This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
You will feel the lyrics of Patta Patta Boota Boota in the silky voice of Ghulam Ali when you see this delicate floral motif in pastel Yellow colour embroidery in Meiraas Exclusive Semi Stitched Kurta made on Handloom Cotton. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds the starry charm to this visage. The lace adds charm & romance to the ethereal Kurta. While the Kurta is not exactly opaque as it is White, it is a Cotton Kurta with Chikankari & will not necessarily need lining, unless you choose to take one.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched up-till sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length: Approx. 44 inches.(this is meant to be 60s inspired knee length or just below the knee)
Beautiful bright Yellow Kurta with lovely Pink Chikankari embroidery, with Mukaish detailing.
Only 1 Kurta is available to shop, so please mention your size, as per size chart given, in the Customer Note in the Checkout.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
Skilled Resham Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Mukaish hand embroidery
Handspun Handloom soft Cotton
Bespoke Tailoring with margins
Hand Dyed in Azo Free dyes
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Mango & Rose - Sipping Mango Shake in Lucknow summers is one part of the joy. An even better presentation is when Mango Shakes are garnished with Rose Petals, and served in earthern "kulhad" glasses. This was something done in some popular juice corners in Lucknow, transforming the much loved drink to an instant royal feel. Now very few such shops remain, but the memories are still fresh, & private summer soirees in Lucknow, still serve this speciality. A design where both ideas could merge, & play a pastel on pastel symphony was always on our minds.
POSHAAK (about the dress): This bright, beautiful Yellow kurta, has Resham Chikankari embroidery in lovely Pink shade. The fine Chikankari is accentuated further with Mukaish hand embroidery on the kurta. The symbiotic result of both crafts merging is a stunning display of soft colour on colour. The kurta is made on very soft handspun, handloom cotton fabric.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched upto sizes S to XXL only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length: Approx. 44 inches.
Firozi Chikankari & Mukaish Kurta with Meiraas Exclusive motif embroidery.
There is only 1 kurta available that can fit size S - XXL. Please choose your size from the size chart, and mention it the checkout note
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
Skilled Resham Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Mukaish hand embroidery
Handspun Handloom soft Cotton
Bespoke Tailoring with margins
Hand Dyed in Azo Free dyes
KHAYAL (moodboard):
Kabootarbaazi is inherent to the culture of Lucknow and Awadh. Whether romanced in Ruskin Bond's period novella "A Flight of the Pigeons" or appearing aesthetically in Ray's "Shatranj ke Khiladi", Pigeons and the skyline of Lucknow is synonymous with each other. Seen here is Chikankari embroidered pigeon motif, created by Meiraas under Falaknuma Collection. This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
A flight of pigeons is shown in this Firozi Chikankari Kurta, that is smattered with Mukaish highlights to create an ethereal glow. This kurta is made on very soft handspun & handwoven cotton, making it ideal wear for summers, or any other month. The coming together of our Exclusive Chikankari done in Resham taar, Mukaish & the soft Firozi colour, make this a stunning piece of wearable art.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched up-till sizes S to XXL only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length:Approx. 46 inches.
3 hand embroideries of Awadh in one kurta!!
Soothing Mango Yellow Chikankari & Daraz Kurta with Mukaish detailing on Handspun Handloom Cotton.
Only 1 Kurta is available to shop, so please mention your size, as per size chart given, in the Customer Note in the Checkout.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
Skilled Resham Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Mukaish hand embroidery
Daraz applique embroidery in fish pattern
Handspun Handloom soft Cotton
Bespoke Tailoring with margins
Hand Dyed in Azo Free dyes
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Mango Yellow - When one thinks of Lucknow & summers, it is impossible not to think of the sweet nectarine mangoes of the region. As soon as fresh mangoes of the season come in, one whiff of the freshly plucked ones, sends anyone into an ecstasy of sensory pleasure of roaming in a beautiful mango orchard. This is what we wanted to capture through this design.
POSHAAK (about the dress): The central embroidery feature of this kurta is the Flower Motif on the Macchli Gate of Rumi Darwaza. When one sees this emblem of Awadh, one can see the two fishes on either side of a majestic flora. That flora is the central motif on the hemline & back motif of this kurta. A miniature version of the same, has been added to the body of the kurta. The fish motifs are done in Daraz to give this kurta the complete feel of the concept. The mango yellow shade, & smattering of Mukaish adds to the beauty of this piece.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched upto sizes S to XXL only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length: Approx. 44 inches.
White Handloom Cotton Semi Stitched Kurta with Meiraas Exclusive Patangbaazi motifs. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas. Please choose your size from the size chart.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. 100% Handwoven Cotton
4.Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
5.Lace detailing added by all girls unit.
KHAYAL (moodboard):
The skyline of Lucknow is incomplete without the gliding silence of Kites. Watching them is a therapeutic & out of body exprience. During our childhood, taking cups of tea in the evening & sitting on the rooftop & watching the gliding Kites was a popular Luckhnavi leisue activity, as was flying it. Times changed & everything became fast paced, pushing these slow activities to the backburner. They were seen as something ancient & not quite fitting in. Still, when we meet our Lucknow friends or family, the glding & elegant Kites make way back into the conversation with the oft repeated "Don't know where that time flew by" - Power of Silence. This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
Patangbaazi or the Kite Flying Ritual as it was called is shown on the Kurta with delicate floral patterns in pastel Yellow colour in Meiraas Exclusive Semi Stitched Kurta made on Handloom Cotton. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds the starry charm to this visage. The lace adds charm & romance to the ethereal Kurta. While the Kurta is not exactly opaque as it is White, it is a Cotton Kurta with Chikankari & will not necessarily need lining, unless you choose to take one.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched up-till sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length: Approx. 44 inches.(this is meant to be 60s inspired knee length or just below the knee)
Beautiful Chikankari Kurta on Handloom Cotton. Stitching of Kurta will be complimentary. Please choose your size from the size chart.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. 100% Handwoven Cotton
4.Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market 5.Lace detailing added by all girls unit.
KHAYAL (moodboard):
The motifs here represent the beauty of the "graam" or village of Awadh, just on the outskirts of the historic city of Lucknow.
The "mrig" (deer) following the Kastoori (fragrance) of "Mrignayani" (lady) is a poetry etched in Chikankari. This block was made by the son of our block print master. We were so encouraged to see the young generation's interest in creating such artful motifs that we adopted this motif as part of Meiraas collection.
POSHAAK (about the dress): The Mrig and Mrignayani are embroidered in Turquoise Blue in this Meiraas Exclusive Semi Stitched Kurta made on Handloom Cotton. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds the starry charm to this harmonious flight - Power of Silence. The lace adds charm & romance to the ethereal Kurta. While the Kurta is not exactly opaque as it is White, it is a Cotton Kurta with Chikankari & will not necessarily need lining, unless you choose to take one.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched up-till sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length:Approx. 44 inches.(this is meant to be 60s inspired knee length or just below the knee)
White Handloom Cotton Semi Stitched Kurta with Meiraas Exclusive Kabootarbaazi Chikankari embroidery & lace details. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas. Please choose your size from the size chart.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. 100% Handwoven Cotton
4. Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
5. Lace detailing added by all girls unit.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Kabootarbaazi is inherent to the culture of Lucknow and Awadh. Whether romanced in Ruskin Bond's period novella "A Flight of the Pigeons" or appearing aesthetically in Ray's "Shatranj ke Khiladi", Pigeons and the skyline of Lucknow is synonymous with each other. Seen here is White Chikankari embroidered Kabootar in the EXCLUSIVE MOTIF created by Meiraas under Falaknuma Collection. The motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Early morning or setting evening, the skyline of Lucknow is complete with the harmonious flight of the Pigeons in this Meiraas Exclusive Semi Stitched Kurta made on Handloom Cotton. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds the starry charm to this harmonious flight - Power of Silence. The lace adds charm & romance to the ethereal Kurta. While the Kurta is not exactly opaque as it is White, it is a Cotton Kurta with Chikankari & will not necessarily need lining, unless you choose to take one.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched up-till sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length:Approx. 44 inches.(this is meant to be 60s inspired knee length or just below the knee)