Brahmakamal is the most beautiful Resham Chikankari creation we have made on Pure Organza Silk fabric. The lightweight and pearly lustrous Organza holds the delicate strands of Resham embroidered into sheer poetry of a saree!!
This saree is Made On Order only. Please email us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour or fabric customisation.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on an absolutely novel border art.
2. Hand Embroidered Mukaish highlights.
3. Natural Fibre base - Pure Organza Silk.
4. Rare stitches like, Murri (Rice Grain) form the major part of the embroidery. The shadow work done in this saree is silent (which means that the shadow threadwork in the reverse is not visible from front, yet it gives the classic impression or shadow).
KHAYAL (Mood-board):
The elusive Brahmakamal, is an ancient celestial Indian flower, that is considered extremely auspicious to be offered to our prime deities. The reason behind this is its rarity of blooming in just one night between the period of late summer & early autumn, and that too in the higher Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Our scriptures revere this Brahmakamal as divine and celestial, due to this rarity. Various ancient texts of India and Tibet have mentioned its amazing therapeutic properties that can cure many fatal diseases.
Brahmakamal is that flora of our land, which was deemed as the best kept mystery of the natural secret garden of the Himalayas. We spotted some rare Brahmakamal in our many travels to the higher Himalayas, and envisioned them in the craft of Chikankari.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
As the name suggests, we envisioned this saree in pure, pristine and pearly white. Our immediate thought was using the purest Organza Silk as the base to display the snow capped peaks of Higher Himalayas, but with a mystique; hence, Organza was the choice.
The motif chosen for this saree was one that had to have a Brahmakamal like shape, which we luckily found in an old border motif. The best of stitches were brainstormed, which would bring alive this artwork. After the magnificent border, the palla was adorned with snowflake like motif to showcase the presence of the blooms in the higher altitudes of Himalayas. The rest of the body has smaller motifs. Stars of Mukaish are scattered through the saree like fireflies in the mountains glowing like celestial lamps on a full moon night!!
P.S : We will recommend getting this saree made on Pure Georgette Silk base
This is what dreams...rather Technicolour Dreams are made of!! An ethereal soft Mint pure Organza Silk saree, with Lilac Resham Chikankari & Mukaish embroidery. This saree is one piece only and Ready To Ship.The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art in Chikankari.
2. Hand carved motifs carved following all processes.
3. Chikankari work done on intricate, antique motifs, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (Mood-board):
I dream of an Evening in the old city of Lucknow in 1970s-1980s! The trip to Ravindralaya for a much awaited play or cultural performance. A laidback, candlelight dinner afterwards at Clarks Awadh's Falaknuma. How lovely were those immersive evenings of ghazals, the best food, the view of the glittering old city from outside the window, and the company of the most beloved!! From there, a quick trip to a friend's house for a late night baithak, where drinks & coffee were exchanged with a catch up. Every lady flaunting her best saree, as laughter tinkled inside the walls of the kothi.
My Technicolour Dream, is a throwback to those beautiful, slow evenings of Lucknow, that rarely exist now. This was also a time when embroidered sarees worn had to be minimal, and not overwhelming the wearer. The work had to be fine quality, & the saree, a conversation starter.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
My Technicolour Dream saree retains the pastel play hue, that old Lucknow was way too fond of. Be it summers or winters; be it morning or evening, if it is Chikankari, it had to be pastel with neat and clutter feee embroidery & stars of mukaish, just about highlighting the embroidery.
This soft powder Mint green pure Organza Silk saree has an interplay of three beautiful Chikankari motifs all through the saree in a decluttered, neat pattern. The Chikankari is done in Lilac shade, and especially shadow stitch motifs have been used, so that the lilac lends its colour to the mint body to create a Technicolour Dream!
Silver Mukaish has been added on the saree to give it a dreamy fairytale look. The saree is perfection for so many outings, with mere accessory change.
A dreamy and fluid Coral Pink gold Mukaish saree, with Resham Chikankari palla detailing in a conceptual moodboard. This saree is one piece only and Ready To Ship.The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art in Chikankari.
2. Hand carved motifs carved following all processes.
3. Chikankari work done on intricate, antique motifs, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
4. Meiraas Exclusive Matsya Chikankari motif used in the palla
KHAYAL (Mood-board):
I dream of an Evening in the old city of Lucknow in 1970s-1980s! The trip to Ravindralaya for a much awaited play or cultural performance. A laidback, candlelight dinner afterwards at Clarks Awadh's Falaknuma. How lovely were those immersive evenings of ghazals, the best food, the view of the glittering old city from outside the window, and the company of the most beloved!! From there, a quick trip to a friend's house for a late night baithak, where drinks & coffee were exchanged with a catch up. Every lady flaunting her best saree, as laughter tinkled inside the walls of the kothi.
Matsya Ambi is a throwback to those beautiful, slow evenings of Lucknow, that rarely exist now. This was also a time when embroidered sarees worn had to be minimal, and not overwhelming the wearer. The work had to be fine quality, & the saree, a conversation starter.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
Matsya Ambi saree has two prominent motifs of Lucknow detailed on the palla in Resham Chikankari:
Matsya - The Fish emblem motif of Awadh which comes resting on the shoulders, when the palla is taken over the shoulder.
Ambi - a very rare & old motif of overlapping ambis of different sizes, that seems to be inspired from Tanchoi weave of Banaras. It is a unique motif layout that was never seen in Chikankari, despite Ambi or Paisley being a very prominent Chikankari motif. This forms the palla, which will look glorious when taken over the shoulder.
The rest of the gorgeous Coral Pink saree is hand embroidered with Gold stars of Mukaish, making this the perfect throwback saree of Vintage Chikankari.
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.
A stunning Coral Red Chikankari Kota Doria saree with very intricate embroidery on the border, palla & body of the saree. This saree is one piece only and Ready To Ship.The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Hand carved motifs carved following all processes.
4. Chikankari work done on intricate, antique motifs, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (Mood-board):
Moonga or colour of the Coral stone; this was one of the most favoured hue of the ladies of Lucknow. Not Red, but Moonga colour, a cross between Pink, Red & Orange. A shade that reflected the light of all three, and yet held its unique charm. Inspired by Moonga jewellery that many of them popularly wore back then, this was a hue that inspired the shade & delicate work of this saree.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
This Coral Red saree looks resplendently Pink in some lights, and in some lights it gives out a blazing Coral shade of Red.
The saree has lovely broad border made of three intricate borders on all 3 sides.
It features a stunning Sea Coral floral motif that runs all through the body of the saree. A rare work to see in Tepchi Chikankari.
A gorgeous Chikankari Kota Doria saree with our signature Floral motif of Patta Patta Boota Boota, in soft Ombre shades of Yellow to evoke fragrant Sandalwood memories of summer. This saree is one piece only and Ready To Ship.The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Hand carved motifs carved following all processes.
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (Mood-board):
Sandali or the one with Sandalwood Fragrance! Sandal is an evocative memory to the olfactory senses, as soon as summer arrives. Along with its spiritual value, the calming yellow hue of Sandal is known for its subtle yet wholesome beauty. No wonder, this hue brings a calm smile to any face. In Lucknow, Sandali was used colloquially to mean soft & beautiful like Sandal colour.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
This ombre Yellow saree, inspired by the lovely fragrance of Sandal, has a stunning palla full of Meiraas Exclusive Patta Patta Boota Boota motifs, giving it a grand look. The rest of the saree features a beautiful floral border, & an antique motif on the body.
The embroidery is Tepchi Chikankari in resham thread. The soft yellow ombre shade gives it a delightful look, which is perfect for summers. The saree is one to be cherished and worn lovingly as soon as summers come calling.
The saree palla has been finished with delicate crochet lace detailing.
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.
This saree is Ready To Ship. Please read all details below:
Wine coloured Mukaish Hand Emboidered saree in Pure Georgette Silk!! Perfect for a cocktail party & festive draping.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Meiraas created unique Flight of the Pigeons motif
Mukaish Hand Embroidery done with all heritage processes intact
Pure Georegtte Silk fabric
KHAYAAL (moodboard): This collection of sarees was originally designed, keeping in mind, the timeless glamour look of 1950s sarees of Mukaish. From Queens like Maharani Gayatri Devi, who wore much subtler version and colours of these, to legendary singers like Begum Akhtar who wore deeper & richer colours, albeit simple Mukaish, but done allover..to Bollywood heroines of that era who wore much heavier Mukaish (as most films were black & white and they wanted embroidery to show even in that camera), the timelessness of Mukaish embroidery in that era inspired these sarees. Even then, most of these sarees were made on Pure Georgette fabric to give a luxurious fall.
POSHAAK (about the saree):
This lovely deep wine coloured saree has Mukaish hand embroidery all over. The palla has the Meiraas Exclusive motif of Kabootarbaazi (Flight of the Pigeons), in a flight pattern on the palla. The saree is rich with detailing of these motifs which are very difficult to create using Daana Mukaish. The subtle & classy appeal of this saree enables it to worn to cocktail events in weddings as well as jazz evenings or formal dinner dates, by simple change of accessories.
This saree is Ready To Ship. Please read all details below:
Firozi coloured Mukaish Hand Emboidered saree in Pure Georgette Silk!! Perfect for a cocktail party & festive draping.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Meiraas created unique Flight of the Pigeons motif
Mukaish Hand Embroidery done with all heritage processes intact
Pure Georegtte Silk fabric
KHAYAAL (moodboard): This collection of sarees was originally designed, keeping in mind, the timeless glamour look of 1950s sarees of Mukaish. From Queens like Maharani Gayatri Devi, who wore much subtler version and colours of these, to legendary singers like Begum Akhtar who wore deeper & richer colours, albeit simple Mukaish, but done allover..to Bollywood heroines of that era who wore much heavier Mukaish (as most films were black & white and they wanted embroidery to show even in that camera), the timelessness of Mukaish embroidery in that era inspired these sarees. Even then, most of these sarees were made on Pure Georgette fabric to give a luxurious fall.
POSHAAK (about the saree):
This lovely Firozi coloured saree has Mukaish hand embroidery all over. The palla has the Meiraas Exclusive motif of Dance of the Cranes, in an interlocked flight pattern on the palla. The saree is rich with detailing of these motifs which are very difficult to create using Daana Mukaish. The subtle & classy appeal of this saree enables it to worn to cocktail events in weddings as well as jazz evenings or formal dinner dates, by simple change of accessories.
Soothing tones of Grey Silver of the Moon, glow in this Resham Chikankari saree on Handloom Tussar Silk, touched with delicate stars of Mukaish all through.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):-
Resham Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age)
Mukaish Embroidery (Ancient Beaten Metal Wire Embroidery)
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs
Conceptual and Exclusive Chikankari Artwork
Handspun Handloom Tussar Silk
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 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.
Chandramani or Moonstone is a beautiful grey silver hued sometimes clear, sometimes cloudy to opaque looking gemstone. This beautiful Grey rich Chikankari Tussar Silk saree with antique quality embroidery in white Resham, is the perfect connect to that emotion with us, that resonates with carrying forward a revered Textile Tradition.
POSHAAK (About the garment):Chandramani, as the name suggests is a soothing Grey Chikankari Tussar Silk saree, that glows radiant like the soft & soothing glow of the Moon.
We decided to use White Resham embroidery on this saree, to symbolise Bela and Motiya blossoms under the soft Moon Glow in the festive months.
The signature motif used here is a lovely Floral creeper that has stunning Zari Taar Jaali stitch. Rest of the motif is done using Shadow, Ghaspatti, Chanapatti, Keel, Phanda etc. The saree has a detailed border running all through the saree, and the signature motif rests on the palla, as well as one of them also rests on the shoulder, like a brooch.
The saree is filled with little Bela blossoms in white. Stars of Mukaish add to the deeply beautiful charm of this saree. It is an unconventional colour for festive and wedding season, and yet one that will stand out gracefully, with a stately charm.
Saree is further finished with Kingri gota lace in silver, and we will also provide a 1 metre approx. running blouse piece.
A gorgeous Chikankari saree with signature Floral motif of Kannauji Gulaab, in stunning Ombre shades of deeply fragrant roses of Kannauj. This saree is one piece only and Ready To Ship.The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Hand carved motifs carved following all processes.
3. Handloom Chanderi.
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (Mood-board):Kannauji Gulaab is revered for its sharp yet subtle fragramce of Pink Roses, that was used to make Rose essential oils and perfumes since most ancient times, to this date. The romance associated with sharply pink and extremely fragrant roses of Kannauj, shaped our moodboard.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
This ombre Pink saree, inspired by the deeply fragrant roses of Kannauj, features a stunning floral Bel Boota motif on one koniya of the palla. The rest of the palla has two beautiful miniature floral running through the palla and body of the saree.
The embroidery is white on the base of Ombre Pink, to bring out the delicate stitches like keel, double kangan, ghaspatti, orma, rahet, pechni, phanda, amongst other stitches.
Delicate stars of Mukaish have been placed to enhance the embroidery work of this beautiful saree. It is finished with kingri lace on the palla.
Meiraas Bestseller Chikankari design since its first launch in 2018, the Power of Silence, Dance of the Cranes motif has been one of our most requested motifs. After being a Bestseller design on a Kurta, this motif now gets a Saree of its own.
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):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Exclusive Dance of the Cranes Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. Handloom Chanderi.
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (Mood-board):
The outskirts of the historic and charming city of Lucknow are equally beautiful in their rustic charm. These ancient Indo-Gangetic plains are lush with greenery and boast of one of the World's oldest agrarian civilisation. Watching the emerald landscape of Awadh is a surreal experience, even more so in winters when dotted with the migratory bird population, the most notable of these being the Siberian Cranes, that never enter the city of Lucknow, but stay just outside, especially in Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary. With this concept in mind, we wanted to design motifs that glide in the night sky in a Yin and Yang appeal; we found the desirable art style of these motifs, very surprisingly, in Japan. The ancient Japanese Art style is dramatically circular in design, and it is here that we found our serendipity, the right manner to display the Nawabgunj Cranes. The motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018. Borrowing from a Japanese palette, we designed the motifs keeping Chikankari stitches in mind, that best romance the gliding flight of the Siberian Cranes.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
The cranes are falling, gliding, flying in an upward pattern on the palla of this neon yellow coloured saree made on Handloom Chanderi. A beautiful border and floral motifs form the palla and body of the saree, adorned with stars of Mukaish, making this a must have Chikankari saree for every connoisseur and collector's wardrobe.
The white colour of the Resham Chikankari looks resplendent against the juicy neon yellow colour of the buttery soft saree. This is a perfect saree for many occasions. A plain running Chanderi blouse fabric will be part of the saree.
The saree is further adorned with same colour handmade fabric tassles in Handloom Chanderi and tucked with our signature Mother of Pearl buttons.