If you want us to stitch your blouse with this fabric too, then after shopping for the fabric you can drop us an email at namaste@meiraas.com"Meiraas has created and re created motifs of Archival quality that speak of the heritage of this craft and the history associated around it; wearing Sarees & Suits in Meiraas Chikankari is a luxury that our patrons love to save and invest into, to create their own heritage; however, the sarees and suits, though very special, are certainly relegated to occasion wearing. We also wanted our patrons to enjoy the Luxury of Meiraas Archive Quality Chikankari on an everyday or more frequent basis, that is why we decided to make these beautiful statement blouse fabrics, that can be worn with any saree and on any occasion - whether workplace meetings, brunches or cafe outings, or even weddings. We hope you enjoy these Everyday Luxury pieces from Meiraas" - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas.
The Chikankari Blouse has one statement motif for the back, and small floral bootis in rest of the blouse. These Silk blouses are dyeable & the embroidery will catch some shade of the dye, making them look aesthetically very pleasing when dyed. The blouse fabric has the quirky, and Meiraas Exclusive, Rooster Motif. Please get it fully lined when getting it stitched.
Washing Instructions: Dry Clean Only
Note from the Founder:"Meiraas has created and re created motifs of Archival quality that speak of the heritage of this craft and the history associated around it; wearing Sarees & Suits in Meiraas Chikankari is a luxury that our patrons love to save and invest into, to create their own heritage. We also wanted our patrons to enjoy the Luxury of Meiraas Archive Quality Chikankari on an everyday or more frequent basis, or mix & match with more crafts, that is why we decided to make these beautiful statement blouse fabrics, that can be worn with any saree and on any occasion - whether workplace meetings, brunches or cafe outings, or even weddings. We hope you enjoy these Everyday Luxury pieces from Meiraas" - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas.Khayal (Moodboard):
Miniature or "keel ka boota" are absolutely small and detailed motifs in Chikankari, that though very popular once, and now used very sparingly in a very commercial market. These motifs were extremely popular amongst even the Britishers and Europeans who loved the appeal of a clean palette with nuanced small motifs, lazily adorning the fabric with delicate touch. Meiraas undertakes the work of finding such miniature antique motifs (now such new motifs are not made) and using them to create subtle pieces of wearable art.
Poshaak (About the fabric):
This Chikankari and Mukaish Top/Blouse fabric is an ethereal White on White beauty, with smattering of two miniature motifs of Flowers on front & back and one motif for sleeves. This will be a blouse that you will love to pair with any saree. We will recommend that you keep it white for multi usage. Please get the fabric fully lined to make a blouse.
Imp:
Chanderi catches buttery luminous colours; if you wish us to dye this in a shade you prefer, please email us after you have purchased the product.
If you want us to stitch your blouse with this fabric too, then after shopping for the fabric you can drop us an email at namaste@meiraas.com
Note from the Founder:"Meiraas has created and re created motifs of Archival quality that speak of the heritage of this craft and the history associated around it; wearing Sarees & Suits in Meiraas Chikankari is a luxury that our patrons love to save and invest into, to create their own heritage. We also wanted our patrons to enjoy the Luxury of Meiraas Archive Quality Chikankari on an everyday or more frequent basis, or mix & match with more crafts, that is why we decided to make these beautiful statement blouse fabrics, that can be worn with any saree and on any occasion - whether workplace meetings, brunches or cafe outings, or even weddings. We hope you enjoy these Everyday Luxury pieces from Meiraas" - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas.Khayal (Moodboard):
Miniature or "keel ka boota" are absolutely small and detailed motifs in Chikankari, that though very popular once, and now used very sparingly in a very commercial market. These motifs were extremely popular amongst even the Britishers and Europeans who loved the appeal of a clean palette with nuanced small motifs, lazily adorning the fabric with delicate touch. Meiraas undertakes the work of finding such miniature antique motifs (now such new motifs are not made) and using them to create subtle pieces of wearable art.
Poshaak (About the fabric):
This Chikankari and Mukaish Top/Blouse fabric is an ethereal White on White beauty, with smattering of two miniature motifs of Flower & Leaf on front & back and one motif for sleeves. This will be a blouse that you will love to pair with any saree. We will recommend that you keep it white for multi usage. Please get the fabric fully lined to make a blouse.
Imp:
Chanderi catches buttery luminous colours; if you wish us to dye this in a shade you prefer, please email us after you have purchased the product.
If you want us to stitch your blouse with this fabric too, then after shopping for the fabric you can drop us an email at namaste@meiraas.com
A Chikankari Wardrobe or even a Summer Wardrobe is absolutely incomplete without the essential Cotton White Kurta with White Chikankari.
Made on Pure Soft Cotton this straight cut Kurta has stunning Mughal Flower Boota at the hemline & one at the back. To keep the work minimalist we have given small floral bootas allover.
The Floral Mughal Boota is has a rare stitch HATHKATI (which literally means cut by hand) in the stem of the Flower, while Bakhiya, Ghaspatti, Keel come together to make the full flower. A perfect anywhere & everywhere pick!!
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Gorgeous Olive coloured Rumi Darwaza Kurta Dupatta in our Exclusively hand carved Rumi motif. The front & back has small floral bootis to give an overall neat look to the ensemble. A Chanderi dupatta matches the floral bootis on the body of the Kurta. Lace detailing adds to the beauty of the ensemble.
Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas, along with cotton detachable slip.
We have just 1 piece in this ensemble, which can be stitched from size S - XXL, so leave your size in the Customer Note, as per our size chart given.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motif (Rumi Darwaza) hand carved following all processes
3. Handloom Chanderi fabric
ARTISANAL CHIKANKARI BY MEIRAAS
KHAYAL (moodboard): Rumi Darwaza is the gateway towards Old Lucknow where Chikankari is done & sold. It is the iconic leitmotif of Lucknow and its culture. We conceptualised this motif in 2018, to pay an homage to the symbol that launches the gateway to the art & lifestyle of Lucknow. This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress):Â Meiraas Exclusive Rumi Darwaza Kurta Dupatta set made on Handloom Chanderi. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds the starry charm to this visage. The Olive shade is perfect backdrop for this stunning work. The lace adds charm & romance to the ethereal set. The Kurta will come with complimentary detachable slip & stitching.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched uptil sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Ready length will be maximum 46-47 inches approx.
Pastel powder grey Handloom Linen saree with Pastel Lemon Yellow colour Chikankari embroidery of Meiraas Exclusive motif - Amer. The fabulous part about colour on colour Chikankari is that the embroidered colour lends its own character to the base colour. Please read more details about the saree below.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
- First Brand to launch Chikankari on the most sustainable fabric: Linen
- LINEN WEAVE COMMISSIONED FOR MEIRAAS, THEREFORE FULL QUALITY CONTROL
- RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE)
- HAND PICKED ANCIENT ARCHIVED MOTIFS/ NEW OWN CREATED MOTIFS.
KHAYAAL (moodboard):
Yakshi Amer
The Rajasthani Floral art of Amer motif has mesmerised us, since we first laid eyes on it, during our travel in 2010. It is simple, yet an attractive motif of a flower vase encased inside an aala. The original motif is made using molten glass as paint. We always wanted to showcase this motif in both Chikankari as well as Mukaish.
Yakshi is a celestial nymph mentioned in Ancient Puranic texts and epics like Ramayan and Mahabharat. The khayal to name this collection, Yakshi came with the Temple Art of India, like Khajuraho group of temples; the celestial nymphs are set in stone in the most beautiful expressions in these temples. They have been made with such devotion and aesthetics that one can imagine them coming to life at night, and reliving the days of past glory!!
Linen as a fabric was extensively worn in almost all Ancient Civilisations. In fact some sources suggest the possibility of white on white embroidery being worn in Chandragupta Maurya's court; some ancient texts also talk of the legendary Maharaja Harshvardhan of Kashmir, only wearing White on White embroidered fabric.
POSHAAK (about the saree):
Amer has Meiraas Exclusive motif of a flower vase encased inside an aala, as seen in Amer Fort. The saree has this grand and exclusive motif on the Palla. The motif showcases masterclass Jaali (hand cutwork) embroidery of 2 kinds - Katori (squares like jaali) and Siddhaul (regular Jaali), both made in Kasab Gold Taar, making the process more skilled and time consuming. The vase has an outline of another cutwork - Double Hathkati.
It is a rare example of masterclass Chikankari. Rest of the palla has small floral motif in shadow embroidery. The same motif is scattered far apart in the body of the saree saree till the end.
The colour scheme is soft pastel on pastel play of - pastel grey & light lime. One of a kind!
Styling Tip: Like most Meiraas creations, this saree can be dressed up & down for multiple occasions, whether work wear or party wear. It has its own charm in both situations.
Imp: Some threads of the fabric shift at times due to round frame of Chikankari embroidery & nature of fabric. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
Please Note: Slight wrinkles are part of Pure Linen texture. Linen is the most low maintenance fabric. Ideally before draping this saree, take it out and spread it and hang somewhere at least a day before; its wrinkles will smoothen significantly. Mostly it should be worn with slight wrinkles, yet if you wish to iron the dhobi press will be fine, with a cloth on top.
Rare Hand Embroidery: Nuanced Tepchi Hand Embroidery using Resham Thread
Handloom Kota Doria: A rarity in itself now. We came upon this batch with great difficulty as most of the Kota available now in market is not handwoven.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Jane Eyre (1847) is an English Classic Novel penned by Charlotte Bronte under her pseudonym Currer Bell. Jane Eyre is an extremely moving story of an orphan who, despite the bleakness of her situation in life, aspires & hopes to find life, light & love, and eventually through her own journey finds everything she wished for. Her chance for hope is symbolised by lemon yellow embroidery (colour of hope), against the coldness of white. This dupatta is Jane Eyre.
POSHAAK (about the dupatta): White Handloom Kota Dupatta embroidered with stark lemon yellow delicate Tepchi Chikankari in floral pattern. Last image is taken against a backlight.
Imp: Colours may vary a bit, although they are all shot professionally in studio set up & closest colour has been photographed; Any variation can be due to digital medium of photography that is outside our control.
Please Note: Only the dupatta is for sale in this post
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.
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):
Gorgeous Chikankari Flax Cotton Pants in slightly thick yet comfortable fabric with pocket detailing. Comfortable elastic band & tie ups on Pant Waistline is given.
It pairs extremely well with our Flax Cotton Chikankari Kurta
This fabric is slightly thicker & with more use & wash becomes softer & like a second skin. Once worn, this will be your favourite go to pair of Pants.
The colour of the Pant is Natural Off White of the fabric. It is NOT bleached pure white. Kindly bear that in mind & see images before placing your order.
Important:
Only Pant is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Flax Cotton
Styling Tip: Pair them with our Chikankari Flax Cotton Kurta
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Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.THIS DRESS IS SLIM FIT, therefore ideally choose 1 size bigger than the Meiraas size that fits you. For XXL shoppers in this case, we will provide alteration of Slim Fit, rest shoppers can choose 1 size bigger.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Handloom Cotton
Artisan Skill enhancement: One of a kind tunic design with exceptional blocks that were not used for years; a delight for creative minds.
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):
Nawabi is a tunic designed taking references from Bengal style neckline that was very much in vogue right uptil 70s. Largely used for mens' fashion in the past, we have made the design gender neutral by creating it for women.
This is handloom cotton Chikankari Kurta with beautiful chanapatti, shadow, phanda (hand cutwork) stitches, with Mother of Pearl button & pocket detailing.
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: Handloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Creme Chikankari Flared Pants.
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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.
Jamuni is a reference to berry & phalsa sherbet made in homes for a summer refresher, & also the wait for monsoons that bring purple juice explosion with Jaamun fruit!! The colour inspiration is from that indigenous fruit crop of the continent.
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 Jamuni Cotton Dupatta.
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Please note: We could not get this fresh Kurta photographed, therefore:
The 1st images are the representation of Kurta style & fall only, do not refer to it for final embroidery.
The 2nd, 3rd & 4th white kurta images are the Kurta you are buying when it was Semi Stitched (Fully stitched now. Semi Stitched will not be available).
To see the final Kurta look & closest colour please watch our Dhanlakshami Kurta, Dupatta, Kalidar Video 1 IGTV video: www.instagram.com/tv/CHPbQUZJLHW/
Power of Silence is a collection conceptualised by Meiraas in 2018, where we celebrate Silence - a much required virtue, & have given it a mood-board via elements of Powerful Silence.
White Handloom Chanderi Kurta with Kabootarbaazi Chikankari embroidery. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
PLEASE NOTE:Only XXL size is READY TO SHIP. Rest of Sizes S, L, XL, XXL (refer to size chart) are MADE ON ORDER Only and will take 13 weeks (maximum) to get made & delivered. 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 Chanderi produced In House by Meiraas.
4.Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
KHAYAL (mood-board):
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.This 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 Chanderi. They are paired best with Meiraas Pants uploaded in Dopehri collective
Important: The kurta will come with a detachable slip complimentary from Meiraas, along with stitching & finishing also complimentary.