This saree is Made on Order only!
Nakshatra Black Pure Organza Kaamdaani saree of Meiraas Exclusive work , The Golden Trellis with Circle Diskette & Chaand motif!! A stunning saree that celebrates forces of the Universe.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
- Revival of Trellis work in Kamdaani Embroidery : A rarity, Golden Trellis, has been elusive in the repertoire of Kamdaani embroidery for over many centuries. This work of Satkhaani jaali is now done by handful of artisans only for very select collectors of heritage crafts.
- Pure Organza Silk
KHAYAAL (moodboard):"Summers in 1980s Lucknow meant, the whole family sleeping on the terrace at night. While one reason could be that power cuts were frequent then, another reason was its charm of sleeping under the open sky. Nani's house was a treat for me in this respect, whenever we stayed there. We would sleep under the stars, all cousins and elders around on their own charpais. Papa would take this as a moment to show me stars, planets, moon, the Milky Way, etc etc. It was fascinating & I deeply miss those innocent times. Nakshatra is a product of that reverie. Designing Nakshatra was always a dream, ever since I started working with Mukaish craft. The stars of Mukaish say so much to me than just metallic embellishments. They remind me of shooting stars, sun shining on dewdrops, planets, forces that are beyond our comprehension, and we can only see them as glittering dots, because we are limited in our scope to understand energies. This was the thought with which I explored Nakshatra.The Golden Trellis was the perfect embroidery to try this design intervention. I conceptualised a Celestial Trinity of the Sun, the Moon and the Planet to denote the Nakshatra and set it on a bed of stars in the sky in the form of this beautiful Organza Saree.I wish the patron wears it in an enchanting dinner place, under open clear sky, with millions of stars, a glass of wine and good company at hand and have a soulful time to remember & cherish forever." - Vidhi, Head of Creative, Meiraas
POSHAAK (about the saree):
This dark black sky of a soft cloudy Organza Saree has the Constellation in the form of - the Sun, the Moon & the Planet in Golden Trellish Kaamdaani embroidery. These motifs are heavily on the palla only, and the rest of the body has stars of Mukaish scattered all over its vast dark expanse.
We have finished it with Mulberry Silk selvedge in same colour.
The saree has a Mulberry Silk Blouse Piece in running with stars of Muakish.
Storage: Please store safely in the cloth bag we provide. Air it after every few months.
This saree is Made on Order. You can drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com for fabric or colour customisation.
A beautiful yellow Resham Chikankari saree with antique embroidery on border palla & Mukaish detailing.
This signature saree of Meiraas is Made on Order only. Please email us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour and fabric customisation.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):-
Full very fine Murri Border
Resham Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age) - embroidery done with very fine quality Resham Filament.
Mukaish Embroidery (Ancient Beaten Metal Wire Embroidery)
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs/ New Own Created Motifs.
Conceptual & Exclusive Chikankari Artwork
Handloom Chanderi
Saree finishing in handwoven mulberry silk - because what touches your body from the inside, should be as beautiful as what shows outside.
Museum quality Chikankari sarees that can be handed down generation to generation as a treasure.
KHAYAAL (moodboard):
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 & palettes that signify the opulence of Sri Lakshmi. After successfully venturing into Gold, Silver hues, and Pearl, Firoza, Precious stones like Tourmaline, Agate hues, we wanted to include Gemstone shades.
Our lands are blessed with a variety of natural minerals and gemstones that have immense energy stored within them. Formed under the envelope of Bhoodevi's (Earth) womb, they radiate and reflect back her energy and lend them to the wearer. Our Chanderi sarees, adorned with heirloom quality Chikankari, are named after these soft and deeply spiritual stones.
Pukhraaj or Yellow Sapphire is a brilliant yellow coloured clear looking mineral stone. This beautiful Yellow luminous Chikankari Chanderi saree with antique quality embroidery, is the perfect connect to that emotion with us, that resonates with carrying forward a revered Textile Tradition.
POSHAAK (about the saree):
This bright Yellow luminous expanse of handwoven Chanderi saree is embroidered with some of the most antique motifs; some old, some recreated based on archived old motifs.
The saree palla has very antique bel boota on palla & border, made with fine and prized Murri stitch, a rare work of art.
It further has a Grand Paisley Guldaan Boota with finest of Murri & Ghaspatti embroidery. Amongst the revered and rare Chikankari stitches, Murri takes precedence as it is very painstaking to create. It has to mimic a Biryani Chawal like fineness and beauty, which is extremely difficult to achieve, especially so in Resham thread.
The small floral booti in the palla & body of this saree is 200 plus years old. It is a Murri ki Kairi, a miniature fine art motif, that is made almost completely with fine Murri, making this saree an outstanding piece of Murri artwork
The saree is lit up with diyas of Mukaish embroidery placed beautifully amidst the fine thread art.
Saree is finished with Pure Handwoven Mulberry Silk selvedge in soft Lime Green and we will also provide a 1 metre approx blouse piece in same fabric and same colour.
P.S. : Mail us at namaste@meiraas.com for any colour, fabric customisations or queries on this saree
This saree is Made on Order. You can drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com for fabric or colour customisation.
A beautiful Pink Resham Chikankari saree with antique & conceptual motifs of Chikankari. A true classic beauty!!
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):-
Full 1 Taar Resham Orma border with ghaspatti
3 taar Resham in rest of the saree
Resham Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age) - embroidery done with very fine quality Resham Filament.
Mukaish Embroidery (Ancient Beaten Metal Wire Embroidery)
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs/ New Own Created Motifs.
Conceptual & Exclusive Chikankari Artwork
Handloom Chanderi
Saree finishing in handwoven mulberry silk - because what touches your body from the inside, should be as beautiful as what shows outside.
Museum quality Chikankari sarees that can be handed down generation to generation as a treasure.
KHAYAAL (moodboard):
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 & palettes that signify the opulence of Sri Lakshmi. After successfully venturing into Gold, Silver hues, and Pearl, Firoza, Precious stones like Tourmaline, Agate hues, we wanted to include Gemstone shades.
Our lands are blessed with a variety of natural minerals and gemstones that have immense energy stored within them. Formed under the envelope of Bhoodevi's (Earth) womb, they radiate and reflect back her energy and lend them to the wearer. Our Chanderi sarees, adorned with heirloom quality Chikankari, are named after these soft and deeply spiritual stones.
Gulaabi Sphatik or Pink Rhinestone is a soft rose coloured pearly looking mineral stone. This beautiful soft blush Pink luminous Chikankari Chanderi saree with antique quality embroidery, is the perfect connect to that emotion with us, that resonates with carrying forward a revered Textile Tradition.
POSHAAK (about the saree):
This soft Blush Pink luminous expanse of handwoven Chanderi saree is embroidered with some of the most antique motifs; some old, some recreated based on archived old motifs.
The saree palla has very antique bel boota on palla & border, which is centuries old and is a rarely seen design. This fine quality motif has extremely complex work in such a small surface.
It further has our Shahi Paan boota, which has been commissioned by Meiraas, basis an archived rare motif. The Shahi Paan boota is on either ends of the Palla, and has our conceptual work where we have filled tiny mango or Paisley motifs inside the Paan motif. The Paisley & Paan are two iconic imageries of Lucknow & Chikankari, and we have brought both together in this conceptual work, making it one of a kind artwork to be revered forever.
The small floral booti in the palla & body of this saree is 200 plus years old. It has some extremely complex stitches in this small a surface area - Zari taar ki Jaali, Hool & Murri. One of a kind masterpiece!!
There is an additional keel boota that runs in the body of the saree, along with complex floral booti.
The saree is lit up with diyas of Mukaish embroidery placed beautifully amidst the fine thread art.
Saree is finished with a Satin Silk selvedge in Rani Pink and we will also provide a 1 metre approx blouse piece in same fabric and same colour.
P.s : Mail us at namaste@meiraas.com for any colour, fabric customisations or queries on this saree
An enchanted garden of Pink lotuses blossoms allover this grand Heirloom Resham Chikankari saree!
This signature saree of Meiraas is Made on Order only. Please email us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour customisation. You can also get this Saree made on Pure Georgette Silk.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Conceptual, one of a kind saree created by Meiraas using rare Lotus motif
Hand carved Chikankari blocks used for designing
Resham Chikankari
Mukaish Hand Embroidery
Saree designed in 3 Taar Resham, to ensure multiple wear
Hand Dyed using high quality dyes
KHAYAAL (moodboard):
Kamal Sarovar Grande is a customised saree of the original Kamal Sarovar saree we had made in 2020 that can be seen here
The creation of this saree was magnificent. Kamal Sarovar was born out of a dream to create a river full of blooming lotuses. Only a complete jaal saree could do proper justice to the thought. We wanted the base of the saree to have a soft pearly glow to represent a water body glistening in the morning sunlight, when the Lotuses have started blooming for the day. Our handwoven Chanderi fabric was the best option. A contrast pastel colour is used to create blossoming Lotuses all through the saree.
This saree is a work of wearable art & a visually aesthetic masterpiece!!
POSHAAK (about the saree): The expanse of Grey Chanderi Handloom saree plays with delicate Pink Kamal Sarovar embroidery in Resham Chikankari, all over the body. Each flower & leaf in the embroidery comes alive with glistening Mukaish stars that add mystical allure to this beautiful combination. The saree is finished with handmade Pure Silk selvage in the reverse side in the colour of embroidery, & trimmed with Crochet lace detailing in the colour of the embroidery.
For colour customisation, please place your order and drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com and we will take it up further.
RETURN/EXCHANGE REQUEST WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED ON MADE TO ORDER PIECES.
This saree is MADE ON ORDER and will take maximum 13 weeks to get made after placing the order. Stock quantity is mentioned to enable placing order.
Please email us at namaste@meiraas.com for Colour & Fabric (Pure Georgette Silk, Pure Chiffon, Pure Crepe Silk, etc) customisation.
A stunning showstopper Mukaish Hand Embroidered saree with Honeycomb pattern. The luscious saree is coloured in a deep,rich chocolate mocha shade, and embroidered with Gold metal wires. The saree is a class apart piece of art & an Heirloom Collectible!!
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Very fine quality heritage Mukaish Embroidery
Full ghutaai (rubbing the Mukaish) process in the traditional manner followed to make the work high quality & finished. Please note this process is most ignored or loosely done to cut costs.
High quality hand dye.
Attention given in selecting the best fabrics for detailing & finishing.
Finished with expert tailoring only, for a seamless, smooth look.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Honeycomb Mukaish is like a comfortable piece of warm, dark, chocolate cake, that we used to have in our winter vacations, whilst lounging on a sunny porch, with winter sunshine comforting us, as we took large bites of the cake, and soaked in the flora & fauna around us. Inspired by this Winter Holiday memory, and following the classic & mystique filled Honeycomb pattern, this saree is a nod to the regal glamour of the vintage years. A true piece of Quiet Luxury!
POSHAAK (about the saree): Hand Embroidered meticulously on luscious Pure Georgette Silk, this honey chocolate coloured Mukaish saree is made with Daana Mukaish, following the Honeycomb pattern all through. The border of the saree is done with a six line border, featuring Daana & Teeki mukaish. For our Mukaish sarees, we mostly Daana Mukaish, for its subtle, regal charm and comfort for the wearer for a longer period of time. It is an Heirloom Collectible for any connoiseur.
Note: Please mail us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour customisation.
This is an extremely Fine & Rare 2-3 Taar Chikankari Lehenga Set with most exquisite hand cut work of Jaali & Hathkati stitch, all through. Please note such Chikankari Lehengas are very rare and difficult to come by, and take 4-5 months in production. Due to their rarity they are available as a single piece only.Â
The Lehenga is dyeable; for any colour customisations, please write to us at namaste@meiraas.comThe Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Very Fine Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age)
Extensive Hand Cut work (Jaali & Hathkati stitch)
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs
Extremely Fine quality handwork, that is a rare find
Pure Georgette Silk fabric that increases the longevity of the garment & makes it timeless
Khayal (Moodboard): Lehenga has been part of the cultural milieu of our country, since the times of Ayodhya and Sri Ram, and Kathak dance; maybe the dress even predated that era and got a grander version with the first known Kathak performance for the beloved scion of Ayodhya, after his coronation. Since that time, Lehenga, which is essentially a wide flared skirt, has seen many avatars. It is worn in beautiful, bright cottons, with tie and dye craft in many cultures, to this date. Its dressier versions include Handcrafted premium embroidered or woven varieties in jewel tones or plush rich hues, meant to stun the onlookers with its elegance, class and grace. Wedding Lehengas soon started replacing the Wedding Sarees in many places, and today have become a signature look for the Brides in India.
The charm of a Lehenga skirt, Dupatta and Choli is so unbeatable, that it has its versions in almost all crafts of the country, the latest addition being Chikankari and Mukaish.
A Chikankari Lehenga is like an ethereal fantasy come true. Embroidered richly upon Pure Georgette Silk, it looks like a beautiful dream, a garden of senses if you will, lit up with thousands of fireflies (Mukaish), rendering the wearer look nothing short of an angelic vision.
Poshaak (about the dress): This is a 12 Kali (flare) Lehenga set with a heavily embroidered Dupatta, extensively cut with Jaali & Hathkati stitch, and a Blouse Fabric.
This Lehenga Set is named Jaali Mahal, due to its extensive & painstaking hand cutwork of Jaali and Hathkati, masterfully done over delicate & neat embroidery in extremely detailed motif work. This makes the Lehenga look like a historic monument artscape, where trellis pattern romances all the windows & skylights. The lehenga is made in 2-3 taar embroidery, and is exceptionally neat and fine. Each stitch will come alive as the wearer moves in it.
What differentiates an exceptionally fine lehenga from a regular variety is its attention to detail, even in its corners and borders; even the embroidery done on the length of the Kalis, adds to its overall finished look, which is crucial in any sustainable handcrafted garment.
This Lehenga set is semi stitched & can be stitched & finished (including dyeing) complimentary by us, in the classic manner only: Stitching of Blouse with lining, Skirt lined with high quality lining and hemline enhanced with buckram, Dupatta finished with pure silk selvedge & gota kinari available with us.
You can also purchase this semi stitched, as it is.
Please mention in the CheckOut Note if you will prefer the Lehenga stitched or semi stitched.
Styling Tip: Sky is the limit with a classic fine quality Chikankari Lehenga, keep it white or get it dyed, this is one attire you cannot go wrong with.
This is an extremely Fine & Rare 2-3 Taar Chikankari Lehenga Set with Mukaish. Please note such Chikankari Lehengas are very rare and difficult to come by, and take 4-5 months in production. Due to their rarity they are available as a single piece only.Â
The Lehenga is dyeable; for any colour customisations, please write to us at namaste@meiraas.comThe Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Very Fine Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age)
Mukaish Embroidery (Ancient Beaten Metal Wire Embroidery)
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs
Extremely Fine quality handwork, that is a rare find
Pure Georgette Silk fabric that increases the longevity of the garment & makes it timeless
Khayal (Moodboard): Lehenga has been part of the cultural milieu of our country, since the times of Ayodhya and Sri Ram, and Kathak dance; maybe the dress even predated that era and got a grander version with the first known Kathak performance for the beloved scion of Ayodhya, after his coronation. Since that time, Lehenga, which is essentially a wide flared skirt, has seen many avatars. It is worn in beautiful, bright cottons, with tie and dye craft in many cultures, to this date. Its dressier versions include Handcrafted premium embroidered or woven varieties in jewel tones or plush rich hues, meant to stun the onlookers with its elegance, class and grace. Wedding Lehengas soon started replacing the Wedding Sarees in many places, and today have become a signature look for the Brides in India.
The charm of a Lehenga skirt, Dupatta and Choli is so unbeatable, that it has its versions in almost all crafts of the country, the latest addition being Chikankari and Mukaish.
A Chikankari Lehenga is like an ethereal fantasy come true. Embroidered richly upon Pure Georgette Silk, it looks like a beautiful dream, a garden of senses if you will, lit up with thousands of fireflies (Mukaish), rendering the wearer look nothing short of an angelic vision.
Poshaak (about the dress): This is a 12 Kali (flare) Lehenga set with a heavily embroidered Dupatta anointed with heavy Mukaish and a Blouse Fabric.
This Lehenga Set is named Sheeshmahal, due to its gorgeous lustre of Mukaish embroidered masterfully over delicate & neat embroidery in extremely detailed motif work. This makes the Lehenga look like a historic monument artscape, where when a candle is lit, thousands of mirrors come alive The lehenga is made in 2 taar embroidery, and is exceptionally neat and fine. Each stitch will come alive as the wearer moves in it. What differentiates an exceptionally fine lehenga from a regular variety is its attention to detail, even in its corners and borders; even the embroidery done on the length of the Kalis, adds to its overall finished look, which is crucial in any sustainable handcrafted garment. Mukaish must add to the charm, and not become a mainstay, overshadowing the Chikankari; both the crafts need to speak a symbiotic language for the whole ensemble to come alive.
This Lehenga set is semi stitched & can be stitched & finished (including dyeing) complimentary by us, in the classic manner only: Stitching of Blouse with lining, Skirt lined with high quality lining and hemline enhanced with buckram, Dupatta finished with pure silk selvedge & gota kinari available with us.
You can also purchase this semi stitched, as it is.
Please mention in the CheckOut Note if you will prefer the Lehenga stitched or semi stitched.
Styling Tip: Sky is the limit with a classic fine quality Chikankari Lehenga, keep it white or get it dyed, this is one attire you cannot go wrong with.
This is an extremely Fine & Rare 3 Taar Chikankari Lehenga Set with Mukaish. Please note such Chikankari Lehengas are very rare and difficult to come by, and take 4-5 months in production. Due to their rarity they are available as a single piece only. The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Very Fine Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age)
Mukaish Embroidery (Ancient Beaten Metal Wire Embroidery)
Hand Picked Fine Motifs
Extremely Fine quality handwork, that is a rare find
Pure Georgette Silk fabric that increases the longevity of the garment & makes it timeless
Khayal (Moodboard): Lehenga has been part of the cultural milieu of our country, since the times of Ayodhya and Sri Ram, and Kathak dance; maybe the dress even predated that era and got a grander version with the first known Kathak performance for the beloved scion of Ayodhya, after his coronation. Since that time, Lehenga, which is essentially a wide flared skirt, has seen many avatars. It is worn in beautiful, bright cottons, with tie and dye craft in many cultures, to this date. Its dressier versions include Handcrafted premium embroidered or woven varieties in jewel tones or plush rich hues, meant to stun the onlookers with its elegance, class and grace. Wedding Lehengas soon started replacing the Wedding Sarees in many places, and today have become a signature look for the Brides in India.
The charm of a Lehenga skirt, Dupatta and Choli is so unbeatable, that it has its versions in almost all crafts of the country, the latest addition being Chikankari and Mukaish.
A Chikankari Lehenga is like an ethereal fantasy come true. Embroidered richly upon Pure Georgette Silk, it looks like a beautiful dream, a garden of senses if you will, lit up with thousands of fireflies (Mukaish), rendering the wearer look nothing short of an angelic vision.
Poshaak (about the dress): This is a 12 Kali (flare) Lehenga set with a heavily embroidered Dupatta anointed with heavy Mukaish and a Blouse.
This Lehenga Set is named Oorja, for its representation of beautiful white surrounded by 7 colour leheriya Gota lace, making it the perfect symbolism for Rainbow & Sun's energy.
The Sun & its Rainbow coloured rays are the source of life, growing on Earth. It is as if, the Sun is a mighty God, riding the chariot, with his 7 coloured horses - VIBGYOR, that are present everyday to grow life. Keeping this auspicious thought in mind, we have designed this lehenga.
The lehenga in itself has extremely fine Chikankari embroidery and has stars of Mukaish lighting it up. It is a piece of Art you would love to cherish, wear repeatedly, grow old with it & hand it over someday to a willing craft connoisseur in your next generation. It will be your own heritage!!
Please contact us at namaste@meiraas.com for any customisation you desire, and we can take it forward.
Styling Tip: Pair this gorgeous Lehenga set, that celebrates Energy, with Navratan jewellery set. The pristine & elegant white against pops of colours will look absolutely beautiful.Â
A dream, an oasis, one of the most ethereal Heirloom Chikankari sarees we have made!
This signature saree of Meiraas is Made on Order only. Please email us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour and fabric customisation.
This saree is Made On Order only and will take at least 4 months to get made. We will obviously try faster turn around, however if required this timeline can be 1-2 weeks extended too; after all such pieces are rarest of rare & require full attention to detail. Please keep your event date in mind before placing the order.
FROM THE VAULT COLLECTIVE
Mihikavan is Heirloom Chikankari 2 Taar Pure Georgette Saree in Almond Beige hue with full jaal floral embroidery. The Palla has breathtaking latticework stitch in rare & old Paisley motif. A rare Heirloom Piece!!
KHAYAL (moodboard):
Kamadeva (God of Desire) and Basant (Spring) decide to break the tapa of Kaamajeyi Mahadev, and get him attracted to the beauty of Parvati ji. To set this scene of romance, they paint a rugged forest, where the tapa is going on, into a place of beautiful desire, an enchanted forest garden. In an instant, Basant transforms the rugged terrain into a Floral Paradise; his painting is so beautiful that all beings are turned on to create a valley of love, the culmination of this beauty happens when a dormant tree trunk starts sprouting flowers, & a Latika or Creeper of Flowers engulfs the trunk with her grip of love!! Kalidasa ji paints so beautifully with words, almost as beautifully as our artisans create art with needle and thread. Mihikavan means Mihika (dewdrops) of Vana (Forest garden). When I see the art on this saree, I think of the first rays of sun touching the Mihika and the whole enchanted forest garden of Kumaarsambhav penned by Kalidasa ji come alive. We hope you enjoy this Khayal - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas
POSHAAK (about the saree):
Mihikavan Heirloom Chikankari, made on Pure Georgette Silk (certified Silk Mark India). The saree is embroidered all over with the Palla having antique Paisley motif replete with Latticework Stitch (jaali) with qasab taar detailing. The full saree is embroidered with very inticate floral motif. Stitches like shadow, ghaspatti, orma, jaali, zanjeera, hool make this stunning saree. Mukaish stars create the much needed Mihika in this Garden created with needles and thread. The embroidery is done with 2 Taar Resham Thread and is extremely rare.
Please note that the actual colour of this saree is light almond or beige. The darker colours that you see in some photographs is lighting effect. The Cover pic and 3rd last image are shot against a backlight to show you the neatness of the work. This saree will come out most beautifully on Pure Georgette only. The last 2 images are Blouse piece
Imp:
Since this is a Made on Order saree, the patron can customise their desired shade. For this drop in an email on namaste@meiraas.com . Once the colour is selected by the patron, and we start the work, no change can be made.
This is very heavily embroidered saree, therefore mostly the length one gets in such sarees is 41-42 inches only. If you want wider saree, then an extra Pure Georgette fabric will be added on top seamlessly.
There is No Return/Refund/Cancellation on Made on Order pieces.
Made on Order! This saree has been made in approximately 600 human hours.Â
An ethereal White Resham Chikankari saree with Shahi Paan and Seven petal lotus motif spread grandly on the palla. The saree is a silent stunner!!
This signature saree of Meiraas is Made on Order only. Please email us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour and fabric customisation.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):-
Full very fine Murri Border
Resham Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age) - very fine Resham filament used for embroidery
Mukaish Embroidery (Ancient Beaten Metal Wire Embroidery)
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs/ New Own Created Motifs.
Conceptual & Exclusive Chikankari Artwork
Handloom Chanderi
Saree finishing in handwoven mulberry silk - because what touches your body from the inside, should be as beautiful as what shows outside.
Museum quality Chikankari sarees that can be handed down generation to generation as a treasure.
KHAYAAL (moodboard):
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 & palettes that signify the opulence of Sri Lakshmi. After successfully venturing into Gold, Silver hues, and Pearl, Firoza, Precious stones like Tourmaline, Agate hues, we wanted to include Gemstone shades.
Our lands are blessed with a variety of natural minerals and gemstones that have immense energy stored within them. Formed under the envelope of Bhoodevi's (Earth) womb, they radiate and reflect back her energy and lend them to the wearer. Our Chanderi sarees, adorned with heirloom quality Chikankari, are named after these soft and deeply spiritual stones.
Shwet Sphatik or White Rhinestone is a clear pearly looking mineral stone. This beautiful White luminous Chikankari Chanderi saree with antique quality embroidery, is the perfect connect to that emotion with us, that resonates with carrying forward a revered Textile Tradition.
POSHAAK (about the saree):
This white luminous expanse of handwoven Chanderi saree is embroidered with some of the most antique motifs; some old, some recreated based on archived old motifs.
The saree palla has very antique bel boota on palla & border, made with fine and prized Murri stitch, a rare work of art. It further has our Shahi Paan boota, which has been commissioned by Meiraas, basis an archived rare motif. This motif is the finest work of art we have created, and is filled with the most complex stitches in Chikankari, including zari taar ki jaali. The palla is further filled with 7 petal lotus with fine ghaspatti stitch.
The lotuses continue through the saree. The saree is lit up with diyas of Mukaish embroidery placed beautifully amidst the fine thread art.
Saree is finished with Satin Silk selvedge and we will also provide a 1 metre approx blouse piece in same fabric.
P.S. : Mail us at namaste@meiraas.com for any colour, fabric customisations or queries on this saree
La Vie En Rose is a gorgeous Resham Aari & Zardozi hand embroidered saree on Pure Georgette Silk, in the colours of soft English roses. This saree is one piece only and Ready To Ship.The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Hand Embroidery with Roses as central moodboard.
2. Resham Embroidery in less filaments
4. Zardozi beads & sequins detailing done on the saree
5. Handcrafted on Pure Georgette Silk
KHAYAL (Mood-board):
La Vie En Rose, or see the World with rose tints, is a popular, cultural expression, that translates to a feeling of positivity & uplifting the mood by seeing the beauty in the World. The expression has birthed countless songs & cinematic representations. The thought behind creating a Rose Garden saree came from here, & in keeping with the Parisian Culture of this expression, we created the saree embroidery in shades of blush, peach, soft pinks.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
Summer evenings or Winter day soirees, La Vie En Rose, is a perfect saree for bringing forth an elegant & regal charm of vintage era. The Pure Georgette Silk saree is handcrafted in Resham Aari Embroidery on the borders, in a pattern of Rose creeper with beautiful shades of Peach, Blush & Cream highlighting the Roses. The saree also has a miniature floral motif running all through the body.
This beautiful saree is further highlighted on the border & body with subtle sequins detailing in nude & copper shades to bring out the Resham handwork. It is a truly regal saree which can be dressed up or down to wear on many elegant occasions.
White Handloom Chanderi Semi Stitched Kurta with intricate Tepchi Floral motif Jaal work allover the front panel. The dual colour play of White & Lemon is marvellous & ethereal. The set comes with a complimenting Dupatta in same fabric. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas, along with good quality cotton detachable slip. Please choose your size from the size chart uploaded
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Intricate Ek Daana Tepchi Chikankari
3. 100% Handwoven Chanderi (Meiraas In House)
4. Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
5. Lace detailing added by all girls unit.
ARTISANAL CHIKANKARI BY MEIRAAS
KHAYAL (moodboard):
The Floral gardens of India, the Madhu Udhyaan or the Bagh-E-Bahaar is created with fine quality Tepchi Chikankari accompanied by rare Jaali stitch to give the illusion of ornate & regal gardens.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Jaali stitch with Tepchi embroidery is extremely rare combination that comes alive with gentle pops of Lemon colour. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds understated elegance. The lace detailing adds charm & romance to the ethereal set. The Kurta will come with complimentary detachable slip & stitching on the set design.
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.