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Sonchiraiya – The Elusive Golden Bird
FROM THE VAULT COLLECTIVE : Sonchiraiya is possibly the most beautiful saree on our website. This Heirloom saree has Resham Chikankari along with Zardozi hand embroidery, with conceptual artwork by Meiraas! It is a museum worthy collector's piece.
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- A rare masterpiece of 3 Awadhi embroideries - Chikankari, Zardozi & Aari
- 2 Taar Resham Chikankari
- The finest quality of Zardozi
- Qasab taar Aari embroidery
- Conceptual artwork by Meiraas
- Pure Georgette Silk fabric
- Hand me down Heirloom Chikankari saree
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A Walk in the Clouds
$520.45
We have size M Ready to Ship in this Kurta. Rest sizes are Made on Order. Please choose your size, and we will prepare the same accordingly.Â
As the name suggests, a lighter than clouds, floaty dress with the classic, museum quality, Awadhi Chikankari embroidery and classical tailoring! A Rarest of Rare piece of Art!
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- Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery.
- Matserclass Classical Tailoring – tough to achieve on Organza Silk
- Special Focus on functionality today with a classic design.
- Novel motif art & layout created using hand carved motifs following all processes.
- Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well-researched coffee table book.
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Mihikavan
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.
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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.Â
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
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- 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.
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Shahi Paan Zari Silk Shawl
$975.84
This shawl is Ready To Ship.
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- Resham Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age).
- 2 Taar Resham Chikankari (very rare)
- Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs.
- Conceptual and Exclusive Chikankari Artwork on Zari Silk fabric.
- Handloom Zari Silk fabric.
- Museum quality Chikankari sarees that can be handed down generation to generation as a treasure.
- The fabric reflects light back, making it impossible to work in full light, hence it needs perfect light setting in a room and extremely skilled artisans to make it.
- Such fabric requires enormous dexterity and a very fine level of craftsmanship, therefore the number of artisans working on it are just 1-2 only. This means it takes more time than other sarees
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My Technicolour Dream
$674.96
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.
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Matsya Ambi
$528.58
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:
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- 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.
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Dhoop ki Kaliyan
$2,846.20
FROM THE VAULT COLLECTIVE : A masterpiece of a rarity...a mobile piece of art..an allover stunning Heirloom Chikankari saree with all hand cutwork stitches in one saree!! It also includes many other rare stitches of the craft.
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- A rare masterpiece that has taken over 1 year in making
- All 4 Chikankari hand cutwork stitches in 1 saree - Jaali (trellis stitch), Hool (eyelet stitch), Hathkati (ladder pattern stitch), Bijli (eyelet with filling stitch).
- 2 Taar Taagha work in this Chikankari saree, to give it a fine look
- Pure Georgette Silk fabric
- Hand me down Heirloom Chikankari saree
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The Awadh Blossom
$642.43
We have 1 piece available in this ensemble of Meiraas. Please choose your size & we will prepare the kurta accordingly. After 1 ensemble is sold, rest pieces will be Made on Order
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1. 2 Taar Resham Hand Embroidery on
2. The Awadh Blossom motif re-created from an archived motif shown in Paola Manfredi's "Chikankari: A Lucknowi Tradition"
2. Motifs hand 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):
This beautiful flower, with opening and carelessly cascading petals, appears on almost every monument in the erstwhile Awadh region, right uptil Ayodhya. Is it Lotus (less likely), is it Semal flower (but why?), it certainly isn't rose. There has been no culture of Tulips in the country, so which flower is it, that appears on every monument of note, throughout Awadh. This motif is accompanied with Matsya motif, and can be seen in all old temples & buildings of Ayodhya, the most ancient seat of Awadh. It has to have a deep cultural significance. So for now, let us name it - The Awadh Blossom.
If one goes to the National Museum, Delhi, one can also see a gorgeous Jade knife hoslter with the same Awadh Blossom carved on it. This flower was certainly significant.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This 2 Taar Resham Chikankari Kurta Dupatta ensemble is a rarity in minimalist moodboard. Usually when it comes to 2 Taar Resham Chikankari, it is so rare, that one gets full ensemble embroidered in it. Minimalist moodboard allows patrons to enjoy this rare & precious embroidery, with a historic motif, in a more functional format.
The front of the Kurta and sleeves has an open tulip floral motif with Qasab Taar ki Jaali, the back has the re-created statement motif of The Awadh Blossom, in all its grandeur, with very intricate workmanship.
The dupatta that accompanies the Kurta has the open tulip motif too, with Qasab taar Jaali detailing.
We chose the three colour pastel embroidery on ivory base, for the 2 Taar work to stand out in a minimalist moodboard.
The Pure Georgette Silk base makes this a perfect wear for many occasions, both formal & semi formal. Some pearls or solitaires are all one needs to dress up such an ensemble.
If you wish to add plain Glazed Cotton pants in same shade to match, you can select the same from Glazed Cotton Plain Pants and in Customer Note mention: Please make Pants to match the selected set. We will do the needful.
If you want pants of another style, then reach out to us at namaste@meiraas.com and we will take the conversation forward.
This post has Kurta & Dupatta (stitching & slip is complimentary) that can be shopped. Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
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Chaitra Upvan
$1,333.65
FROM THE VAULT COLLECTIVE : A masterpiece of a rarity...a mobile piece of art..an allover stunning Chikankari saree with 14 unique stitches in its folds!!
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- A rare masterpiece that has taken over 1 year in making
- 14 unique Chikankari stitches in one saree -
- Jaali
- Bijli
- Shadow
- Phanda
- Kaante
- Rahet
- Orma
- Kauri
- Keel
- Kangan
- Ghaspatti
- Murri
- Double Kangan
- Pechni
- 2 Taar work in this Chikankari saree, to give it a fine look
- Pure Georgette Silk fabric
- Hand me down Heirloom Chikankari saree
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Glazed Cotton Plain Pants
$79.69
High Quality Plain Glazed Cotton Dyeable pants to match with Meiraas Chikankari Chanderi Kurtas.
The fabric is very high quality & soft in feel & fall.
Dye to match any Kurta you select will be on request. Kindly select the pants & on Customer's Note mention the kurta with which they are to be matched. We will be happy to assist you in the same.
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