SUSTAINABLE MEIRAAS CHIKANKARIKHAYAL (moodboard):Â Ruskin Bond's novella "A Flight of Pigeons" is set in Shahjahanbad, Uttar Pradesh, during India's first recorded War of Independence against British Raj in 1857. The story, though a love story in the intent, is a lot more than that. It is a beautiful story of camaraderie in such bleak times between English women who are left as survivors of an aftermath, & extreme kindness & compassion they end up sharing with Indians where they take shelter. The friendship between "Kothiwali" an aging matriarch & Mariam, the English lady is lovely. The Cotton Frock, Aamramanjari, is an ode to this friendship & hence is made in a style that passes for both Indian & English.
Aamra Manjari or Mango Blossoms is the name given to the beautiful embroidery, as that belt of Uttar Pradesh is dominated by rows and rows of Mango plantations. Just like the tender & joyous blossoms, the friendship of women in this story is unassuming, under rated, yet most beautiful.
POSHAAK (about the outfit): Aamra Manjari Cotton Frock is made on Soft Pure Cotton. This frock is part of our artisan skill set improvement project, & the full collection took 1.5 years plus to get made. The front ghera (flare) is heavily embroidered with Mango Bark, the bust is done up with minimal flower & bel boota. The back has one statement Aamra Manjari motif & rest has small scattered flowers. It is a beautiful dress to be worn in any weather & any occasion - work, beach holiday, fort holidays, home working. It can be dressed up as a Kurta and dressed down as a tunic on the beach.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Style: Bohemian as well as Elegant
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THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Handmade in India
Adapting heritage craft to more functional wardrobe pieces
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this entry range collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living of yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
The classic White on White Chikankari Cotton Shorts with pocket detailing for lounging in the summers. The fabric is thicker than usual & needs no lining. Comfortable elastic band & tie ups on Pant Waistline is given.
Important:
It is always recommended to wear light coloured or white inner wear inside white shorts.
Only Shorts are available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: A Classic White pair of short is perfect to be paired with anything. the embroidery raises it from being basic to being chic.
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THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Artisan Skill enhancement: Very minute Hathkati (hand cutwork) stitch work done on an intricate motif by regular unit who is only used to do very basic shadow phanda work.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this entry range collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living of yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
Beautiful Chikankari Blouse/Crop Top with Mughal Phool work statement back & interesting front cut detail with hook loop clousres. Can be paired perfectly with Sarees, Palazzos, Pants, Skirts, as shown in the images
Important:
Chikankari garments are translucent by nature as they are mostly made on lighter cottons & in natural white or pastel shades. To wear a slip underneath is subjective to the wearer's comfort
Only Top is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Sarees & Skirts
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Artisan Skill enhancement: Hathkati stitch done by regular unit who is only used to do very basic shadow phanda work.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this entry range collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living of yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
Soft cotton Chikankari Kurta with beautiful ghaspatti, shadow, orma & lovely hathkati (hand cutwork) stitches, dyed in Azo Free Dyes with Mother of Pearl button detailing.
Neembu Kulfi is a unique summer treat, now made by very few local ice cream makers at their home, which has no electricity!!! Can you imagine this!! The colour inspiration is from those little ice treats that had a fresh pale lemony colour.
Important:
Chikankari garments are translucent by nature as they are mostly made on lighter cottons & in natural white or pastel shades. To wear a slip underneath is subjective to the wearer's comfort
Only Kurta is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Neembu Kulfi Cotton Dupatta.
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Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Handloom Cotton fabric
Artisan Skill enhancement: the regular unit is used to faux fabrics, & worked on Handwoven Fabric for the first time.
Artisan Skill enhancement: Masterclass Orma stitch done by regular unit who is only used to do very basic shadow phanda work. This is an exhaustive & rewarding work for them.
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Lined bodice only with soft cotton to increase longevity of the garment.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this entry range collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living of yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
Lucknow & Awadh has a long French Connection. Our founders' Alma Mater, La Martiniere, one of the most delightful heritage buildings in India, was built by Lt. General Claude Martin, an 18th Century French soldier turned entrepreneur, who fell in love with Lucknow, that was then called the Paris of the East. He chose to settle in Lucknow forever!!
Zou Bisou dress is an homage to the Awadh French Connect of the past.
POSHAAK (about the product):
Zou Bisou Flared dress is made in soft Handloom Cotton with masterclass Orma stitch displayed on the bodice, back & sleeves, making it look extremely romantic & elegant. It has Mother of Pearl button detailing.
The bodice of the dress (only) with have thin soft lining to increase its longevity as this is heavy threadwork on handwoven soft fabric. The dress sleeves & rest of the flare will have no lining.
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This product includes the dress only.
 Chikankari garments are generally translucent by nature of them being mostly whites or pastels or made on light cottons. To wear a slip underneath them or not is your personal choice.
Fabric: Handloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will pair delightfully with Creme Chikankari Flared Pants as shown in the images.
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Please refer to Size Chart for dimensions.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Artisan Skill enhancement: Hathkati stitch done by regular unit who is only used to do very basic shadow phanda work.
Handmade in India
NEW SHADE BY MEIRAAS: This colour is White with a soul of Pink; which means that Pink is just touch & go in this white kurta. It might appear white in many lights, but you will see pearly subtle hint of pink peeking out, like an Off White Pink.
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this entry range collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living of yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
Soft cotton Chikankari Kurta with beautiful ghaspatti, shadow, orma & lovely hathkati (hand cutwork) stitches, dyed in Azo Free Dyes with Mother of Pearl button detailing.
Roohafza Milk is a unique summer treat, made at every home, where the white glass of iced milk gets just a tint of rose colour!! The colour inspiration is from those little ice treats that were summer staples in Lucknow.
Important:
Chikankari garments are translucent by nature as they are mostly made on lighter cottons & in natural white or pastel shades. To wear a slip underneath is subjective to the wearer's comfort
Only Kurta is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Roohafza Milk Cotton Dupatta
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Artisan Skill enhancement: Hathkati stitch done by regular unit who is only used to do very basic shadow phanda work.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this entry range collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living of yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
Soft cotton Chikankari Kurta with beautiful ghaspatti, shadow, orma & lovely hathkati (hand cutwork) stitches, dyed in Azo Free Dyes with Mother of Pearl button detailing.
Aam Panna is the one of the freshest home made beverages that is a delight to indulge in & maintain body's ph levels in dry summer heat!! The colour inspiration is from that refreshing Indian beverage that is staple for a Lucknavi home.
Important:
Chikankari garments are translucent by nature as they are mostly made on lighter cottons & in natural white or pastel shades. To wear a slip underneath is subjective to the wearer's comfort
Only Kurta is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Colour: Pale green with tints of yellow
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Aam Panna Cotton Dupatta.
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Chikankari Flared Sharara in soft Mul Cotton with intricate hand embroidered Paan motif. Sufficient margins are given in all ready to wear to enable alteration upto 1 size up. Comfortable elastic band & tie ups on Pant Waistline is given.
The Sharara is made on comfortable & thin cotton fabric for easy flow in movement, so it will not be completely opaque. It is best worn with knee length (or longer) kurti anywhere. You can also wear it as sleepwear at home. It will make an elegant home office wear when paired with our Chikankari White Cotton Kurta
Details:
Fabric: Ethically sourced 100% Pure Cotton
Stitching: Sharara Style (flared)
Embroidery: Mughlai Paan boota
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Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit. Please note more inventory of these Kurtas is arriving in a few days; if you are unable to find your size, do not worry, simply drop us an email at namaste@meiraas.com and we will send you a payment link and book your piece.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Artisan Skill enhancement: One of a kind tunic design with exceptional blocks that were not used for years; a delight for creative minds.
MARGINS - all Meiraas Ready to Wear comes with margins to enable minor alteration; Margins are most important feature if one wishes to make more sustainable ready to wear pieces. Margins need expert hand tailoring and are neatly managed in the in seams to keep wearer's comfort in mind.
Top quality cotton fabric used, that is sourced from top mills of India; This ensures basic sustainability initiatives undertaken by such companies, like Rain Water Harvesting facility to help recycle water for spinning cotton yarn.
Chikankari garments are translucent by nature as they are mostly made on lighter cottons & in natural white or pastel shades. To wear a slip underneath is subjective to the wearer's comfort
High Quality Plain Glazed Cotton Dyeable pants to match with Meiraas Chikankari Chanderi Kurtas.
The fabric is very high quality & soft in feel & fall.
Dye to match any Kurta you select will be on request. Kindly select the pants & on Customer's Note mention the kurta with which they are to be matched. We will be happy to assist you in the same.
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Plain high quality dyeable Cotton Pants, made on order in our facility. Each pant is given singular attention while making, and is made with sufficient margins to make alterations possible in one size up.
This is the critical, as the margins make Ready to Wear more sustainable. It is this step that is rarest and missed out by most manufacturers.
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White Dupatta with White Chikankari with unique Meiraas Patta Boota(Floral) motif, inspired by Nawab era & Rajasthani Flower Art. A perfect dupatta for Light Occasion or Office Wear.
This motif is also the identification of Mughal Art seen in many historical palaces of India.
All Meiraas motifs of Chikankari are extremely high quality & rare to be found.
Details: The fabric used here is Cotton Silk.
Additional Information:
Washing Instructions: Cold Water & Mild Detergent or Baby Shampoo wash at home with gentle hands. You can Dry Clean also