The Tepchi format of this saree has not been kept uniform, as is the case with most bargain basement embroidery cluster workmanship. We have re-designed the Saree format in the lines of a Pure Georgette look saree, with a variety of motif styles on the Palla, increasing the dexterity involved in the work. This helps the artisans break away from the monotony of uniform one motif sarees, by giving them variety to work upon. The saree also has a unique one side heavy border, a novelty in Chikankari sarees. The motifs picked are complex & rarely worked upon.
Azo Free Dyes
Khayal (moodboard):"Rajnigandha Collection was born out of my love of 70s effortless and relatable genre of Hindi Cinema, and the look of the heroines of such films, who felt closer to the women in my family & around me – my mother, my aunts, my teachers – all of whom were heroines in their own life, and were changing the societal mindset, to accept women who knew their mind, could go out & work, or homemakers who needed personal time, have a life and defined choices, while taking their family along in this journey. It was an interesting time!! Rajnigandha was especially chosen for Chikankari sarees, because they were heavily worn by women of all age groups in Lucknow, light worked ones and heavier Tepchi ones in pretty sorbet & pastel shades. The collection is also my heart collective, as it involves Artisan Skill Enhancement at each level, along with using good quality handwoven cotton fabric, all of which has completely disappeared from Chikankari everyday sarees."- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, MeiraasPoshaak (about the saree):
Tepchi Chikankari on Fluid Kota Doria is like a floating dream on a celestial river. The saree has rarely used unique paisley motifs that form the centrepiece design. We have given a very different theme of the Pallu with complex motifs & designing sensibility borrowed from premium pure georgette sarees in Chikankari.
The saree boasts of a one side heavier Palla, a rarity in design sensibility in Chikankari, that was inspired by some handwoven sarees of India. This makes the saree a rare masterpiece in Tepchi Chikankari.
The saree has been finished with crochet lace & sea shell details.
The soft Lemony Yellow hue is soothing to the scorched summer soul, & the Kota is light & airy like a feather.
Styling Tip: Wear these sarees with soothing pearl jewellery or stunning silver, and take these beauties out for lunch, work, brunch, any casual day out.
Imp: Kota Doria Chikankari sarees have lesser width, as soft Kota shrinks with heavy work. We will attach a same colour cotton fabric in the tucking in part seamlessly to provide a ready width of 44 inches, at no additional cost.
The Tepchi format of this saree has not been kept uniform, as is the case with most bargain basement embroidery cluster workmanship. We have re-designed the Saree format in the lines of a Pure Georgette look saree, with a variety of motif styles on the Palla, increasing the dexterity involved in the work. This helps the artisans break away from the monotony of uniform one motif sarees, by giving them variety to work upon. The saree also has a unique one side heavy border, a novelty in Chikankari sarees. The motifs picked are complex & rarely worked upon.
Azo Free Dyes
Khayal (moodboard):"Rajnigandha Collection was born out of my love of 70s effortless and relatable genre of Hindi Cinema, and the look of the heroines of such films, who felt closer to the women in my family & around me – my mother, my aunts, my teachers – all of whom were heroines in their own life, and were changing the societal mindset, to accept women who knew their mind, could go out & work, or homemakers who needed personal time, have a life and defined choices, while taking their family along in this journey. It was an interesting time!! Rajnigandha was especially chosen for Chikankari sarees, because they were heavily worn by women of all age groups in Lucknow, light worked ones and heavier Tepchi ones in pretty sorbet & pastel shades. The collection is also my heart collective, as it involves Artisan Skill Enhancement at each level, along with using good quality handwoven cotton fabric, all of which has completely disappeared from Chikankari everyday sarees."- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, MeiraasPoshaak (about the saree):
Tepchi Chikankari on Fluid Kota Doria is like a floating dream on a celestial river. The saree has rarely used unique paisley motifs that form the centrepiece design. We have given a very different theme of the Pallu with complex motifs & designing sensibility borrowed from premium pure georgette sarees in Chikankari.
The saree boasts of a one side heavier Palla, a rarity in design sensibility in Chikankari, that was inspired by some handwoven sarees of India. This makes the saree a rare masterpiece in Tepchi Chikankari.
The saree has been finished with crochet lace & sea shell details.
The soft Shell Pink (Lilac Pink) hue is soothing to the scorched summer soul, & the Kota is light & airy like a feather.
Styling Tip: Wear these sarees with soothing pearl jewellery or stunning silver, and take these beauties out for lunch, work, brunch, any casual day out.
Imp: Kota Doria Chikankari sarees have lesser width, as soft Kota shrinks with heavy work. Please see the ready width given for this saree, and if you want more width, simply leave a comment in Customer Note with your preferred ready width. We will attach a fabric in the tucking in part seamlessly to provide the same, at no additional cost.
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):
Very soft cotton Chikankari Dupatta with ghaspatti, shadow phanda hand embroidery, clamp dyed in Natural Dye (shiuli)
The summery dupatta is our attempt at bringing natural dyes & Chikankari closer, we have already done this in our premium collection & this is the first foray in entry range collection.
Important:
1.Please read Washing Instructions carefully as Natural dyes behave differently.
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Important:
1.Please read Washing Instructions carefully as Natural dyes behave differently.
2.Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with any pastel or white kurta.
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):
Very soft cotton Chikankari Dupatta with ghaspatti, shadow phanda hand embroidery, clamp dyed in Natural Dye (madder)
The summery dupatta is our attempt at bringing natural dyes & Chikankari closer, we have already done this in our premium collection & this is the first foray in entry range collection.
Important:
1.Please read Washing Instructions carefully as Natural dyes behave differently.
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Important:
1.Please read Washing Instructions carefully as Natural dyes behave differently.
2.Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with any pastel or white kurta.
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):
Very soft cotton Chikankari Dupatta with ghaspatti, shadow phanda hand embroidery, clamp dyed in Natural Dye (madder)
The summery dupatta is our attempt at bringing natural dyes & Chikankari closer, we have already done this in our premium collection & this is the first foray in entry range collection.
Important:
1. Please read Washing Instructions carefully as Natural dyes behave differently.
2
Important:
1.Please read Washing Instructions carefully as Natural dyes behave differently.
2.Only Dupatta is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with any pastel or white kurta.
We have two colours available in this Kaftan - Mango (Yellow - Images 7&8)Â and Bougainvillea Orange (Rust Orange - Images 9&10). The Coloured Kaftan Images are modelled by our founder, and are screenshots from our Reel on Instagram. Please leave your colour preference in Customer Note.
Please refer to the last image for Size Chart to know your perfect fit. Please choose according to your regular Meiraas Kurta size.Please note there are two necklines in the Kaftan. S-M, L, XXL have V neckline & XL has Bucket neckline. Rest Kaftan is the same.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
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 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 Kaftan with Chikankari embroidery on softest cotton!! Just slip it on & feel the magic of comfort with elegant sensuality.
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
A Kaftan is supposed to be worn without a slip. However, you can choose to wear it with regular spaghetti top or slip inside as per your comfort.
Only the Kaftan is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: A Kaftan is supposed to be worn without a slip or as beach cover to experience its classic sensuality.
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Please refer to the Size Chart and not the sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Sustaining heritage craft into more functional pieces.
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):
Chikankari skirt in Flax Cotton fabric. Slightly thick yet extremely comfortable Cotton in naturally beige hue, that gives a beautiful fall. An elastic band at the back & belt at the front give extremely comfortable fit on the waist. Please choose a size that fits you normally as per the size chart.
The skirt has Wooden Button detailing in front & Pocket detailing has also been given. Perfect for vacations or office or a casual lunch date.
We have given a drop down soft cotton lining to add to the wearer's comfort at workplace.
Important:
Only Skirt is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Flax Cotton
Styling Tip: When wearing white lowers, always choose neutral coloured inner wear. This skirt will pair beautifully with tank top or even the white office shirt tucked in.
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Please refer to the last image for Size Chart to know your perfect fit.Â
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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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Please refer to the Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
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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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):
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.
Imp:
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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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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
We know you love to wait for Meiraas creations, but some situations require you to reach out to us for pieces that are Ready to be Shipped. For the ease of our patrons, we are compiling them in this section.