The very first CONCEPT SAREE in Chikankari. This saree has Rumi Darwaza and sacred Fish Motifs of Awadh, all originally crafted by Meiraas.
UNIQUE MEIRAAS BLOCKS - Art created from scratch. Motif Blocks drawn & chiseled by hand in ancient style. This gives more challenging & creative work to Block Artisans, who were being eliminated by many designers in favour of digital tracing.
RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE)
Khayal (moodboard):
Built by Nawab Asaf Ud Daulah, the Rumi Darwaza, is the architectural leitmotif of Lucknow city. While the Darwaza is based on Turkey's Sublime Porte, our Rumi is much more magnificent & imposing as a structure, due to the skilled Indian "shilpkaars" that have perfected the art of astonishing monuments & mega structures since India's millenia old history.
Today, Rumi Darwaza, stands like an old King on beautifully cobbled streets of Lucknow, welcoming & opening the gates to Old City of Lucknow. The Fish Emblem is part of the state seal of UP. Fish is a scared symbol for both Hindus (Matsya Avatar) & Shia community in Lucknow.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This 3 D art saree is made on Amber Charkha spun & Handwoven soft Cotton, and dyed in Azo Free dyes in soft Lavendar shade.
Depicting the signature architectural brilliance of Lucknow, this saree has Chikankari motifs of Rumi Darwaza & Fish Emblem of Nawabs. A conversation starter & showstopper saree by Meiraas, this is a true collector's delight.
This saree is Ready To Ship.THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):-
Resham Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age).
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs.
Conceptual and Exclusive Chikankari Artwork on Zari Silk fabric.
Handloom Zari Silk fabric.
Museum quality Chikankari sarees that can be handed down generation to generation as a treasure.
KHAYAAL (Mood-board):
The Khayal or Aatmamanthan behind keeping this collection under the name Dhanlakshmi was very clear. We wanted to make a repository of Heirloom Sarees, where we can create colours and palettes that signify the opulence of Sri Lakshmi.
After our series of metallic sarees of Swarna Lakshmi (Gold), Rajat Lakshmi (Silver), Krishna Lakshmi (Black Gold), we are now introducing, TaamraLakshmi, signifying the 3rd most important metal in our culture, Copper. The celebration of metal names is deeply spiritual, in accordance to the deity they are ascribed to, i.e., Sri Lakshmi.
We wish the radiance of Sri Lakshmi, who visits deserving households during Deepawali, to bring them prosperity and wholesome progress.
TaamraLakshami is a stunning Red Gold Zari Silk Chikankari saree, with Red Resham embroidery, a piece de resistance, and one that creates new Heirlooms and Textile Traditions.
POSHAAK (About the garmemt):
The stunning TaamraLakshami, is embroidered with extremely delicate and prized stitches of Conceptual Chikankari Art work.
The palla features a combination of two antique miniature floral motifs. Along with that a delicate and detailed circular floral motif is placed along the length of the palla and has stunning embroidery of Zari Taar Jaali (extremely difficult to do on this fabric), murri, keel, ghaaspatti, phanda, zanjeera, rahet etc.
It is extremely difficult to work on full Zari Silk sarees, because of many reasons:
The saree reflects light back, making it impossible to work in full light, hence it needs perfect light setting in a room and extremely skilled artisans to make it.
Such fabric requires enormous dexterity and a very fine level of craftsmanship, therefore the number of artisans working on it are just 1-2 only. This means it takes more time than other sarees
Zari Taar Jaali work is extremely difficult to do on this saree; Cutting jaali by hand is a difficult and time consuming process as it is (this is why its artisans are reducing, as they demand better wages for the time and skill, which popular market is unwilling to pay). Cutting a jaali using Zari Taar filament is the toughest level, as the Zari Taar is not visible to the naked eye easily. In this case Zari Taar has been used to cut Jaali on full Zari Silk saree, making it the toughest level. This obviously commands time and best wages for the artisans involved.
Words will fall short in the praise of this exquisite beauty of a saree!! Some of these motifs are centuries old, and some freshly carved looking at centuries old motifs. A rare piece of Art.
The unique Red Gold colour of the saree with Red embroidery makes it stunning, regal and a timeless heirloom that you would like to pass on generation after generation.
The drape of this saree is breathtaking; rich and very form fitting and supple, making it ideal for all body types.
We will also provide a 1 metre running Chikankari embroidered Tussar Silk blouse piece in Red colour as part of the saree.
P.S: If you are noticing dark patches anywhere in the pictures, then that is the Zari reflecting the light back to the camera, and this is not present on the saree.
Avoid moisture seeping into such sarees. Always store them in a dry place and in the Meiraas bag we deliver them in. Keep opening Silk Sarees in every 6 months and changing its folds.
The saree is 41.5 inches in width, in case you want increase in the width of the saree, please drop us a mail at namaste@meiraas.com . We will add a coloured fabric seamlessly on the tucking in area to give you your desired width.
Very fine Tepchi Chikankari jaaldaar dupatta on very soft Pure Cotton.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Tepchi Chikankari Embroidery
Pure Cotton dupatta
Azo Free Dyes
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 Tepchi Chikankari Dupatta with allover jaaldaar embroidery.
The delicate Tepchi truly comes alive on a soft cotton base of fabric. Tepchi aka the Darning Stitch dupattas are known to look similar from front & back, thereby creating an ethereal silhouette of elegance that is the signature style of Chikankari.
Use them as dupattas, or get creative and use the yardage as you desire for sheers, drapes, projects etc.
Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: These long and wide dupattas make fabulous beach sarongs as well.
Very fine Tepchi Chikankari jaaldaar dupatta on very soft Pure Cotton.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Tepchi Chikankari Embroidery
Pure Cotton dupatta
Azo Free Dyes
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 Tepchi Chikankari Dupatta with allover jaaldaar embroidery.
The delicate Tepchi truly comes alive on a soft cotton base of fabric. Tepchi aka the Darning Stitch dupattas are known to look similar from front & back, thereby creating an ethereal silhouette of elegance that is the signature style of Chikankari.
Use them as dupattas, or get creative and use the yardage as you desire for sheers, drapes, projects etc.
Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: These long and wide dupattas make fabulous beach sarongs as well.
Very fine Tepchi Chikankari jaaldaar dupatta on very soft Pure Cotton.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Tepchi Chikankari Embroidery
Pure Cotton dupatta
Azo Free Dyes
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 Tepchi Chikankari Dupatta with allover jaaldaar embroidery.
The delicate Tepchi truly comes alive on a soft cotton base of fabric. Tepchi aka the Darning Stitch dupattas are known to look similar from front & back, thereby creating an ethereal silhouette of elegance that is the signature style of Chikankari.
Use them as dupattas, or get creative and use the yardage as you desire for sheers, drapes, projects etc.
Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: These long and wide dupattas make fabulous beach sarongs as well.
Very fine Tepchi Chikankari jaaldaar dupatta on very soft Pure Cotton.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Tepchi Chikankari Embroidery
Pure Cotton dupatta
Azo Free Dyes
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 Tepchi Chikankari Dupatta with allover jaaldaar embroidery.
The delicate Tepchi truly comes alive on a soft cotton base of fabric. Tepchi aka the Darning Stitch dupattas are known to look similar from front & back, thereby creating an ethereal silhouette of elegance that is the signature style of Chikankari.
Use them as dupattas, or get creative and use the yardage as you desire for sheers, drapes, projects etc.
Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: These long and wide dupattas make fabulous beach sarongs as well.
Very fine Tepchi Chikankari jaaldaar dupatta on very soft Pure Cotton.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Tepchi Chikankari Embroidery
Pure Cotton dupatta
Azo Free Dyes
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 Tepchi Chikankari Dupatta with allover jaaldaar embroidery.
The delicate Tepchi truly comes alive on a soft cotton base of fabric. Tepchi aka the Darning Stitch dupattas are known to look similar from front & back, thereby creating an ethereal silhouette of elegance that is the signature style of Chikankari.
Use them as dupattas, or get creative and use the yardage as you desire for sheers, drapes, projects etc.
Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: These long and wide dupattas make fabulous beach sarongs as well.
Very fine Tepchi Chikankari jaaldaar dupatta on very soft Pure Cotton.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Tepchi Chikankari Embroidery
Pure Cotton dupatta
Azo Free Dyes
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 Tepchi Chikankari Dupatta with allover jaaldaar embroidery.
The delicate Tepchi truly comes alive on a soft cotton base of fabric. Tepchi aka the Darning Stitch dupattas are known to look similar from front & back, thereby creating an ethereal silhouette of elegance that is the signature style of Chikankari.
Use them as dupattas, or get creative and use the yardage as you desire for sheers, drapes, projects etc.
Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: These long and wide dupattas make fabulous beach sarongs as well.
Very fine Tepchi Chikankari jaaldaar dupatta on very soft Pure Cotton.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Tepchi Chikankari Embroidery
Pure Cotton dupatta
Azo Free Dyes
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 Tepchi Chikankari Dupatta with allover jaaldaar embroidery.
The delicate Tepchi truly comes alive on a soft cotton base of fabric. Tepchi aka the Darning Stitch dupattas are known to look similar from front & back, thereby creating an ethereal silhouette of elegance that is the signature style of Chikankari.
Use them as dupattas, or get creative and use the yardage as you desire for sheers, drapes, projects etc.
Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: These long and wide dupattas make fabulous beach sarongs as well.
Cheeku Shake Chikankari Kurta is to be paired with Cheeku Shake Chikankari Pants
Please note there will be slight difference in the shade of the Kurta & Pants, due to both being made from different pure cotton fabrics. Please bear this in mind, when making the Co-Ord set (check last image).
If you wish to purchase this Kurta in White, then email us at namaste@meiraas.com
Please refer to Size Chart for dimensions.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Artisan Skill Enhancement : Very fine Murri work all through the Kurta in a contemporary pattern and rarely seen Chikankari design.
Work with rare stitches and finer filaments.
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Handloom Cotton fabric
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this Everyday Chikankari collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living from yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
A kurta that has taken our breath away with the simplicity of its design and yet the skilled artisanal work with rare stitches and lesser filament of Chikankari embroidery threads.
The slightly rounded hemline Kurta in Handloom Cotton has a unique design layout of diagonal stripes of a very traditional wall art mandana block. This strip is then embroidered with Orma and Murri, along with Phanda in very fine thread work, extensively. This work has also been done on the sleeves.
The back features a geometric floral pattern that pairs well with the unique strip motif on the front, making it a truly rich kurta with fine embroidery.
Cheeku Shake is a refereshing summer drink that was made in the homes of Lucknow in the Dopehri of Summers, as a seasonal, refreshing and healthy treat for the entire family! The beautiful soft brown hue of the kurta is inspired from this beverage.
You can pair this dress with Cheeku Shake pants, to make a very unique Chikankari Co-Ord set.
If you want any further assistance you can email us at namaste@meiraas.com . Our team will be happy to assist you.
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.
Select options
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Cheeku Shake Chikankari Pants are to be paired with Cheeku Shake Chikankari Kurta
Please note there will be slight difference in the shade of the Kurta & Pants, due to both being made from different pure cotton fabrics. Please bear this in mind, when making the Co-Ord set (see image 2)
If you wish to purchase these pants in White, then email us at namaste@meiraas.com
Please refer to Size Chart for dimensions.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Artisan Skill Enhancement : Work with rare stitches and finer filaments.
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this Everyday Chikankari collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living from yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
This Culotte style pant is wide allover than usual pants, and ends at the mid calf, making it a smart pair of culottes with Chikankari detailing done in a unique motif Geometric Flora, the same which forms the statement back of Cheeku Shake Chikankari Kurta.
The Chikankari has been done in shadow and ghaspatti pattern.
Cheeku Shake is a refereshing summer drink that was made in the homes of Lucknow in the Dopehri of Summers, as a seasonal, refreshing and healthy treat for the entire family! The beautiful brown hue of the pants is inspired from this beverage.
You can pair this dress with Cheeku Shake Chikankari Kurta, to make an eclectic and effortlessly stylish Chikankari Co-Ord set.
If you want any further assistance you can email us at namaste@meiraas.com . Our team will be happy to assist you.
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 Pant is available to shop from this post.
Select options
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Aasmaani Chikankari Kurta is to be paired with Aasmaani Chikankari Pants.
If you wish to purchase this Kurta in White, then email us at namaste@meiraas.com
Please refer to Size Chart for dimensions.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Artisan Skill Enhancement : Work with rare stitches and finer filaments.
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Handloom Cotton fabric
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this Everyday Chikankari collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living from yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
This contemporary style kurta borrows a playful theme from Boyfriend kurtas, and has a U shape hemline with a shorter rolled & loop button sleeve.
The Chikankari also follows a contemporary pattern in unique design philosophy, with detailing on one shoulder and a statement motif of Sun, on the opposite side of the neckline. This sun motif in itself was fashioned using 2-3 different motifs, to create a unique design language.
Aasmaani is the soft and fresh blue colour of the summer sky of Lucknow, that we has inspired the shade of this lovely kurta. You can pair this dress with Aasmaani Boyfriend roll up pants, for a very fun spin on Classic Chikankari.
If you want any further assistance you can email us at namaste@meiraas.com . Our team will be happy to assist you.
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.
Select options
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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