Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Artisan Skill enhancement: One of a kind tunic design with exceptional blocks that were not used for years; a delight for creative minds.
MARGINS - all Meiraas Ready to Wear comes with margins to enable minor alteration; Margins are most important feature if one wishes to make more sustainable ready to wear pieces. Margins need expert hand tailoring and are neatly managed in the in seams to keep wearer's comfort in mind.
Successful replication of Nawabi neckline that has not been used for many years, we brought this old world charming neckline back and adapted it for women's wear.
Handloom Cotton very fine count
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 very fine count Amber Charkha spun and Handloom Cotton Chikankari Kurta with beautiful chanapatti, shadow, phanda (hand cutwork) stitches, with Mother of Pearl button detailing.
The shade of the Kurta: ROSE
Rose like the wine - Rose!! Beautiful subtle pink for laidback summer afternoons with chilled rose in glass flutes.
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: Fine Count very soft Amber Charkha Spun & Handwoven Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Crème Chikankari Flared Pants
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Please refer to last 2 images to see Size Chart of Tunic & Pants. You have to mention your size as per the chart in the checkout.
There are 2 sets in Pink & 1 set in Yellow. Please DM on our Instagram for any help or Whatsapp on 9810119795. The set can be made XXL on special request, please DM or Whatsapp.
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Artisan Skill enhancement: Exclusive Meiraas Patta Patta Boota Boota Motif embroidery that is a mix of Aari & Chikankari in same motif.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):"When i had designed the first Tunic & Palazzo set (it was yellow and my personal set), i was very new into this work & having grown up seeing Chikankari wanted something radically different in motifs and layout, yet something that does not defeat or overpower the elegant & laidback mood that the craft is identified with & loved for. I continue to be a rebel in my thoughts about designing Chikankari pieces & by now that has become a signature style of Meiraas. This ensemble was designed to be something you can slip on easily in casual or formal meetings in India, & as comfortably carry them in SoHo, New York or a French Countryside in a vineyard possibly. The idea was my rebellious little mind that wanted tradition to carry on, yet break from the pattern and do it" - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Design, MeiraasPOSHAAK (about the product):
Soft cotton Chikankari Tunic (Kurta) in Meiraas Exclusive Patta Boota Motif. The interesting part of this Motif Embroidery is the clever confluence of two styles of embroidery in one motif, both native to Lucknow, Aari & Chikankari. The Flower is filled with Aari stitch, whereas the rest of the motif is done in Chikankari. Both seamlessly come together in a perfect symbiosis.
About the Tunic (Kurta): The length is 41 inches for each Kurta. This length can be shortened 2 inches only on request. The motifs are 3 on hemline, one each on either shoulder. Please mention your size as per size chart on checkout.
About the Palazzo (Pants): The waistband is belt style (flat) in front & elastic at the back. The motif comes 1 each on each leg. Length is 37 inches and can be altered.
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 & Palazzo is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Easily transcends from casual to informal to formal wear
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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):
Artisan Skill enhancement: One of a kind tunic design with exceptional blocks that were not used for years; a delight for creative minds.
MARGINS - all Meiraas Ready to Wear comes with margins to enable minor alteration; Margins are most important feature if one wishes to make more sustainable ready to wear pieces. Margins need expert hand tailoring and are neatly managed in the in seams to keep wearer's comfort in mind.
KALA COTTON - Meiraas has used Organic Kala Cotton for the first time for Chikankari. This fabric was made into a personal dress for the founder and extensively tested for more than a year, before more yardage was ordered to plan Dopehri Kurta. The designing has been done in a manner that it makes Kala Cotton and Chikankari a part of more wardrobes.
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!!
Bel Sharbat is a refreshing home made summer cooler in almost all Lucknow homes. Bel is an extremely nutritious fruit, and in the month of May this extremely juicy fruits starts falling from the trees, unable to hold its weight due to the nectar bursting inside.
Smaller than a melon, and bigger than a lemon, the pastel peach insides of the fruit are soaked in water and the juice is extracted as a slow process. Pre Cola and packaged drinks onslaught, these home made healthy beverages formed the summer staple of every Lucknow Dopehri.
POSHAAK (about the product):
This beautiful Handwoven Kala Cotton dress has an asymmetrical hemline, making it very versatile to wear it as a dress also. The stylish cut sits beautifully with Pyjamas, Pants or Shararas.
Beautiful and nuanced floral Chikankari motifs decorate the neckline and body with subtle hint of elegance. The back has a stunning bel boota. The super fine stitches used are - Ghaspatti, Bijli, Phanda, Pechni, most embossing stitches to help them stand out on Kala Cotton.
The shade of the Kurta: Pastel Peach
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 Kala Cotton (Organic Indigenous Cotton from Kutch, Gujarat).
Styling Tip: Please see last two image for the beautiful pairing with Emma Chikankari Kota Doria Dupatta. Emma is one shade lighter than the Kurta shade, enabling an interesting shaded pairing.
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Chikankari Hand Embroidery - rare antique miniature motif & Meiraas Exclusive Fish motif
Daraz Hand Embroidery -Rare Fish Motif referenced from archival work housed in V&A Museum.
Pure Cotton fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used.
Khayal: Moodboard
FISH motif is one of the most celebrated icons of Awadh's heritage & history. The Fish Emblem was sacred to the Nawab royalty of Lucknow & Awadh, and its inspiration looms large on the many architectural landmarks across Awadh, that are now seeing the ravages of time. We have already created an Original Chikankari Motif of the Fish Emblem, we now wanted to create a revival of the iconic symbol in another masterpiece art of Awadh - Daraz applique.
The Awadhi Crafts are versatile with hand arts beyond Chikankari; Many crafts like Daraz, Mukaish, Aari, Zardozi have a unique standing of their own, yet are now relegated as an add on to Chikan in their most basic & non creative form. Daraz applique is one of them.
Poshaak: (about the dress)
This beautiful summer fresh classic kurta has a unique daraz fish motif embroidery along the length of the kurta in the front. This was recreated in reference to an archival work housed in V&A Museum currently. The kurta has black Chikankari embroidery in antique miniature motif (rare to find such small & detailed motifs now) in the front, & Meiraas Exclusive Fish emblem statement motif.
The cut of this kurta is single kali, which ensures better fall & grace.
It is one of a kind Chikankari kurta, that is sure to become a conversation starter.
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Please check last image for Size Chart to find your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Sufficient margins to enable little alteration
Cotton purchased from top quality sources only, as they maintain basic hygiene and sustainability benchmarks mandated by the government.
Handmade in India
Azo Free Dyes
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this entry range collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living of yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
Soft cotton Chikankari Pants with ghaspatti, shadow phanda hand embroidery and crochet lace details
These gorgeous Creme Flared Pants are ankle to calf cut & have no elastic & only fabric drawstring tie up, so waistline in size chart is maximum waist size this can be worn in.
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 Pants is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with any pastel kurta, but will add to the charm of Zou Bisou French Flared Dress
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Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
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):
This White cotton essential Palazzo Pant is made in the traditional - Khada Pyajama - style. It has a long paisley motif on the ankles.
For new Meiraas patrons: The pant is made in soft Cotton and has an elasticised waistband with fabric drawstring. To know your perfect waist size see the waist size on the size chart and add 4 inches to it, this will be the exact waist size when the band stretches. Rest of the measurements will be exactly as per size chart.
For returning Meiraas patrons: Please choose the size you always take.
The shade of the Pant: White
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 Palazzo Pant is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Pure Cotton
Styling Tip: Pair with any Meiraas Kurta.
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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):
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):
This White cotton essential Palazzo Pant is made in the traditional - Khada Pyajama - style. It has a small paisley motif on the ankles.
For new Meiraas patrons: The pant is made in soft Cotton and has an elasticised waistband with fabric drawstring. To know your perfect waist size see the waist size on the size chart and add 4 inches to it, this will be the exact waist size when the band stretches. Rest of the measurements will be exactly as per size chart.
For returning Meiraas patrons: Please choose the size you always take.
The shade of the Pant: White
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 Palazzo Pant is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Pure Cotton
Styling Tip: Pair with any Meiraas Kurta.
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The Tunic is semi stitched. We can stitch it complimentary. To avail the same, please leave your size at the check out after seeing the Size Chart (not Sizing Guide).Khayal (mood-board)
"Chaap Tilak" from which we have borrowed the words Rang Deenhi is a poem by Ameer Khusrou composed in 14th Century. This poem is the few he composed in Awadhi language. Rang Deenhi (coloured me) is an Awadhi term that denotes absolute surrender in love. The love can be for a person or an energy, but the feeling is of absolute and unconditional surrender to the love. Taking inspiration, we have created original Shibori motifs from Ancient Indian Flower Art palette, a design breakthrough in Indian style of Shibori. The colour palette is kept Soft, Deep, Vibrant to symbolise shades of love.
Poshaak (About the garment)
Pure Soft Cotton adorned with Floral Art motifs, dyed in non toxic Azo Free dyes. This is a Semi Stitched Kurta/Dress with crochet lace detailing. The dress needs no lining.
P.S: Please note that while the Size Chart mentions Chikankari Top, this is a Shibori Kurta only. The size chart is our standard Tunic size chart.
The Tunic is semi stitched. We can stitch it complimentary. To avail the same, please leave your size at the check out after seeing the Size Chart (not Sizing Guide).Khayal(mood-board)
"Chaap Tilak" from which we have borrowed the words Rang Deenhi is a poem by Aamir Khusrou composed in 14th Century. This poem is the few he composed in Awadhi language. Rang Deenhi (coloured me) is an Awadhi term that denotes absolute surrender in love. The love can be for a person or an energy, but the feeling is of absolute and unconditional surrender to the love. Taking inspiration, we have created original Shibori motifs from Ancient Indian Flower Art palette, a design breakthrough in Indian style of Shibori. The colour palette is kept Soft, Deep, Vibrant to symbolise shades of love.
Poshaak (About the garment)
Pure Soft Cotton adorned with Floral Art motifs, dyed in non toxic Azo Free dyes. This is a Semi Stitched Kurta/Dress with crochet lace detailing. The dress needs no lining.
P.S: Please note that while the Size Chart mentions Chikankari Top, this is a Shibori Kurta only. The size chart is our standard Tunic size chart.
"When i had started wearing sarees, my first inhibition was that they are uncomfortable to drape, carry and not functional in day to day work. This myth was successfully busted by Bengal Handwoven Cottons. Fluid & dreamy and easy to drape, i started wearing them to my Corporate office (HBO). I was met with awed looks (after asking it the day was "special"). Gradually my office colleagues back then got used to seeing me in a saree, which was a refreshing change from the multitude of fast fashion mall tops & pants. The ladies in my office would tell me how much they admire the simple and impactful sarees that look romantic and comfortable, & how their sarees are only wedding trousseau sarees, all unwearable, and packed in their trunks. Bengal Cottons thus remains close to my heart. If any one has to start wearing sarees they must choose from Bengal first" - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas
Citrusy Lime & Lemony Cotton Saree!! Absolutely Feather Light Bengal Handloom Cotton Saree with Green Temple Border weaving. A perfect saree for gifting, lunch with friends, office & casual gatherings, working, Zoom sessions, or simply sipping tea & reading a book!!
It is an extremely comfortable saree to wear and lounge around!!
" What is the equivalent to the classic white button down shirt with context to Sarees? My answer will always be the Indigo Bagru Block Print Cotton Saree. The essential saree for all saree wardrobes. You just cannot go wrong with it. I wore mine to temples, office, lunch with extended family, in fact in June month i even dressed it up with heavy silver jewellery for my in laws' 50th anniversary in a temple to astounding compliments from all ladies sweating in heavy brocade silks. I breezed in and out with ease." - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas
Indigo Hand Block Print Bagru saree on softest Kota Doria with Zari border. A Must Have in every saree wardrobe. Perfect for office, perfect for casual lunch/brunch with girlfriends. The safest choice when confused which saree to wear is an Indigo Bagru Print saree.
Note: This is actual Indigo dye & not the chemical variety popularly available. This dye will bleed a little bit, which is normal. Simply wash in cold water with mild detergent & gentle hands.
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.