This Kurta is Made on Order only. Please choose your size, and we will prepare the same accordingly.
Sonchiraiya, or the elusive Golden Bird, is a lovely Resham Chikankari & Mukaish kurta made on Eri/Ahimsa/Peace Silk fabric, for possibly the very first time! A true connoiseur’s delight!
Please note that Eri or Ahimsa Silk is one of the most premium fabrics of the World. Produced in weaving clusters of Assam, this silk is handspun & handwoven. It is also known as Wild Silk, as it is not obtained from farmed silkworms. This Silk is called Ahimsa or Peace Silk, because the silk extraction process here, allows the silkworms to leave their cocoon. Only after that, silk is extracted, making this a Cruelty Free Yarn. Eri Silk is thermostatic in nature, making it all weather compatible. It improves with age & use, making it one of the most sustainable & sought after fabrics.Meiraas has gone one step further & brought alive the art of Chikankari on it, to make a Kurta. This is a rare & novel addition to the craft!
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery.
Mukaish Hand Embroidery
Novel motif art & layout created using hand carved motifs following all processes.
Handspun & Handloom Eri/Ahimsa/Peace Silk for Kurta - please read the note above.
Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well-researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Sonchiraiya or the Common Sparrow bird, that is increasingly becoming uncommon & elusive.
The bird that used to titter in every home and bring untold joy of life, whose presence heards the beauty of seasons – summer, winters or monsoon! It is one of the most therapeutic signs to see these birds in nesting season, starting a new life.
It is for this reason, that the Sparrow or Sonchiraiya has been eulogised in many poems & works of Art!
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The Sonchiraiya Eri Silk Kurta is possibly the first Chikankari Kurta on Eri Silk fabric!
This Golden Peach beauty has an artful layout.
The front of the kurta has a branch coming down from one shoulder, with flowers & leaves on it. The Sonchiraiya are going in and out of the branch, carrying a twig in their beak, symbolising the nesting season.
The back of the Kurta has a statement motif, with the twig carrying Sonchiraiya drawn in art inside a miniature frame, by an artist.
It’s an Artful representation of a story of Nature inspiring Art, all represented on a Kurta, through the craft of Chikankari.
Mukaish dots add a touch of drama to this dress.
If you wish to add plain Flax Cotton pants in same shade to match, you can select the same from Cotton Plain White Pants and in Customer Note mention: Please make Pants to match the selected kurta. We will do the needful
If you wish to get a pair of Pure Handwoven Linen or Eri Silk pants made to complete this ensemble, then mail us at namaste@meiraas.com and we will take the conversation forward.
This post has Kurta (stitching is complimentary) that can be shopped. Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
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This signature saree of Meiraas is Made on Order only. Please email us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour and fabric customisation.
Periwinkle Blue Handloom Chanderi Semi Stitched Kurta with intricate Tepchi Star motif Jaal work allover the front panel. The Periwinkle Blue, star motif and Tiki mukaish is made in heaven combination on this exclusive piece. 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 (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Chikankari Hand Embroidery
2. Intricate Ek Daana Tepchi Chikankari
3. Mukaish Hand Embroidery
4. Handwoven Chanderi
ARTISANAL CHIKANKARI BY MEIRAAS
KHAYAL (mood-board):
The Periwinkle Monsoon skyline with delicate stars twinkle with Mukaish stars peeking in between. The poetic skyline of evenings is captured in our imagination & translated in our design.
POSHAAK (about the dress): The Periwinkle Star Kurta Dupatta set is stunning to behold. The tepchi stitch is this kurta & dupatta set is extremely intricate and resembles a tiny grain, making the work very fine. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds understated elegance. The Kurta will be embroidered till the bottom.
Additional Details: Please drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com for colour customisation.
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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.
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A stunning Resham Chikankari dupatta on softest cotton fabric with Meiraas Exclusive Bisaat motif featuring Nawab Era chess pieces.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Meiraas Exclusive Bisaat Chess motifs researched from Nawab era chess.
Resham Chikankari Hand Embroidery
2 Motif fusion pattern all over the dupatta.
KHAYAL (moodboard):
The Power of the Next Move!!
Taking inspiration from celebrated Indian author, Munshi Premchand's story, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, we created Bisaat. Celebrated Indian Filmmaker, Satyajit Ray, also made a classic adaptation of this story in 1977. Bisaat or the chessboard was the biggest conversation starter in Awadh; this past legacy has been recreated on this showstopper dupatta.
Painstaking research work was done to recreate these motif that you can read here FalaknumaPOSHAAK (about the garment): Red & Black motifs of Chess stand boldly against the butter white backdrop of the Dupatta - Power of Silence.
Stitches like Orma, Keel, Kangan, Ghaspatti, etc bring to life these evocative motifs that recall the past glory this Game of Chess in the homes of Lucknow aristocracy.
Best paired with Bisaat Power of Silence Chikankari Kurta
Stunning deep yellow Resham Chikankari Achkan cut kurta dress on Pure Handwoven Linen, with kasab taar jaali detailing on the statement back.
The cut is inspired by some classic old tailoring achkan kurtas, found in antique private collections. Such bespoke tailoring ensures perfect coverage & fall on the body.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Masterclass Resham Chikankari on antique Chikankari motifs, like Nritya Mayur statement back and the front work detailing with finest of stitches
Rare stitches like Kasab Taar jaali, murri, ghaspatti, etc done with very fine Resham Filament
Old school bespoke tailoring that ensures perfect coverage & fall
Functional styling to enable maximum wear of the dress
Handloom Linen fabric
In seam margins to ensure more wearability of the garment
Khayal (moodboard):
When creating this dress, we wanted to delve into the very functional old school tailoring, that is rare to find now. This is a fine Jacket style front open Kurta dress. The style is borrowed from Achkan worn by Nawab Aristocracy in the old days. The design is made more contemporary & has been reimagined for women. The embroidery has minimalist and antique sensibility, with focus given to fine quality craftsmanship. Wooden button detailing add a regal grace to this dress.
Poshaak (about the garment):
Cover Me In Sunshine is a vibrant bright yellow coloured Achkan Dress, where the front panel is embroidered in a V shape panel (reference taken from early 19th Century archival Chikankari piece). The embroidery is very fine and intricate, done with fine Resham filaments in rare stitches like Murri & Ghaspatti featured very prominently, amongst others.
The back features the stunning Nritya Mayur motif, an antique more than 100 year old motif. It has been detailed with hand cutwork stitch, the queen of Chikankari stitches, Kasab Taar Jaali, very extensively, making it a masterclass piece of wearable art.
The stitching of this Achkan Kurta was perfected after numerous trials, to enable good coverage and flattering fall to all body types, especially Indian.
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This saree is now Made on Order, & will take 8-10 weeks approximately to get made & shipped. For colour customisation, please drop in a mail to namaste@meiraas.com
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 Nadi - The River Goddess
Yakshi is the Goddess of Love, Passion, Nurturing, Power. Yakshi is the Goddess of Feminine Power. Yakshi Nadi (yellow) is our ode to the River Goddesses, whom we consider as our Mothers since the start of time. River is much more than a water body for us, She is a celestial mother who takes care of us. Yakshi Nadi shows the amalgamation of flora & fauna that are life supported by the power of our River Goddesses. The photograph with the model holding the water vessel is a throwback to Mother Ganga and Mother Yamuna sculptures in ancient temples holding water vessels (signifying their contribution to nurture life).
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):
Nadi saree has the Meiraas exclusive Kabootarbaazi motif running on the palla; signifying life of flora and fauna due to the nurturing nectar that is provided by our rivers. The border is a stunning floral bel running through the saree, and the body has small floral bootis scattered all over.
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.
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.
The first design of our signature Falaknuma motif are these sarees. Showcased in some premium shows like Red Earth Saree Festival, Dastkar, Sanatkada, Ficci Flo & SAARC event, this saree was the game changer in bringing back stories & concepts in Chikankari Craft as an ode to Lucknow. After the debut of this concept, designers in Chikankari started exploring motifs beyond floral art. The saree was first videographed on Isha Priya Singh (@desidrapes on IG) in June, 2018 at the gorgeous Lebua, Lucknow. Isha ji participated in the video purely as a goodwill gesture.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
HANDLOOM CHANDERI WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITION IN THE LOOM - this composition & style of weaving has made this Chanderi weave gossamer in feel & absolutely fantastic, unlike the Chanderi that is generally woven. It is our specialized weave. Let us call this FALAKNUMA CHANDERI by MEIRAAS.
UNIQUE WEAVE COMMISSIONED BY MEIRAAS - explained above
UNIQUE MEIRAAS BLOCKS - Art created from scratch. Motif Blocks drawn & chiseled by hand in ancient style. This gives more challenging & creative work to Block Artisans, who were being eliminated by many designers in favour of digital tracing.
RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE)
Khayal (moodboard):
NAWABI SHAUK - The Slow Hobbies of Nawab Royalty
Kite Flying & Rooster Matches were some of the prominent hobbies of Nawabi Royalty. Kite Flying is also a beautiful ritual that celebrated the different faiths presiding in one city of Lucknow, thus a harmonious & binding activity.
Celebrated Indian Filmmaker, Satyajit Ray, in his 1977 classic "Shatranj Ke Khiladi", romanced the By-lanes of Lucknow & these slow civil rituals.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This 3 D art saree is feather light & has a powder blue base with gold pure tested zari detailing on either side of the width of the saree. The embroidery is done using 2-3 colours; in this the fighting roosters were the toughest to create. The artwork had to look realistic, yet something that could be created successfully in Chikankari. The colours used to make the Roosters are the actual colours of "desi murga" or indigenous roosters of India. Multiple brainstorming sessions with artisans made this art of Rooster Fighting & Kite Flying come alive on the saree.
The moment of reckoning was when the son of the lead artisan, who was indifferent to the craft, beamed on seeing the saree.
The embroidery is till the end of the saree.
Styling Tip: This is a saree you treasure & hand down generation to generation. Wear it for day wedding functions, small intimate gatherings, in office, or when you want to dress up & listen to old vintage songs!! The possibilities are endless with a classic.
Meiraas Bestseller Chikankari design since its first launch in 2018, the Power of Silence, Patta Patta Boota Boota motif has been one of our most requested motifs. After being one of our Bestseller designs on a Kurta, this motif now gets a Saree of its own. This signature saree of Meiraas is one piece only and Ready To Ship, and can subsequently be Made on Order in various colours as well.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
1. Skilled Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Exclusive Patta Patta Boota Boota 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):
Patta Patta Boota Boota is a poem by Mir Taqi Mir, a celebrated poet of both Delhi School of Poetry and Lucknow School of Poetry. His beautiful poem is the Khayal or inspiration to name this Boota that finds itself as part of Murals in all Rajasthani, Luckhnavi, Delhi art from the 15th Century onwards or maybe even later. This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
The Patta Boota motif is adorned on the palla of this beautiful Lilac saree. The saree has 2 different floral miniature bootis running on the palla and the body.
The embroidery is further enhanced with stars of Mukaish. Stitches like Orma, Ghaspatti, Shadow, Zanjeera, Rahet, etc have been used to bring alive the motifs. The lovely lilac colour is soothing, elegant and yet unique in its own way.
The saree is further adorned with same colour handmade fabric tassles in Handloom Chanderi and tucked with our signature Mother of Pearl buttons.
1 saree is Ready to Ship. After that is sold, the saree will be MADE ON ORDER only & will take 13 weeks approximately to get made & shipped. For colour customisation, please drop in a mail to namaste@meiraas.com
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 Ra - The Sun Goddess
Yakshi is the Goddess of Love, Passion, Nurturing, Power. Yakshi is the Goddess of Feminine Power. Yakshi Ra (yellow) is our re-imagination of Feminine Power in the place of Sun God - Surya or Ra. Yakshi Ra is the manifestation of Woman as Sun or Sun Goddess, the one that gives life & nurtures with her divine presence. The saree shows Floral Motifs to signify the power of Nature's birth through the energy of Sun.
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):
Ra saree has the beautiful floral art motifs running on the palla; In light pastel yellow colour, this looks like resplendent glow of Sun that births life in the form of flowers. The border is a stunning floral bel running through the saree, and the body has small floral bootis scattered all over.
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.
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.
Salmon Pink coloured Handwoven Hand Spun Kosa Cotton fabric has been made beautiful with small flowers of Chikankari embroidered on it. The Chikankari seen here is done in Resham Thread that is rare & looks extremely neat & beautiful. The saree is a perfect wear for corporate office as well as dinner dates.
The very first CONCEPT SAREE in Chikankari. This saree has Rumi Darwaza and sacred Fish Motifs of Awadh, all originally crafted by Meiraas.
UNIQUE MEIRAAS BLOCKS - Art created from scratch. Motif Blocks drawn & chiseled by hand in ancient style. This gives more challenging & creative work to Block Artisans, who were being eliminated by many designers in favour of digital tracing.
RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE)
Khayal (moodboard):
Built by Nawab Asaf Ud Daulah, the Rumi Darwaza, is the architectural leitmotif of Lucknow city. While the Darwaza is based on Turkey's Sublime Porte, our Rumi is much more magnificent & imposing as a structure, due to the skilled Indian "shilpkaars" that have perfected the art of astonishing monuments & mega structures since India's millenia old history.
Today, Rumi Darwaza, stands like an old King on beautifully cobbled streets of Lucknow, welcoming & opening the gates to Old City of Lucknow. The Fish Emblem is part of the state seal of UP. Fish is a scared symbol for both Hindus (Matsya Avatar) & Shia community in Lucknow.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This 3 D art saree is made on Amber Charkha spun & Handwoven soft Cotton, and dyed in Azo Free dyes in soft Lavendar shade.
Depicting the signature architectural brilliance of Lucknow, this saree has Chikankari motifs of Rumi Darwaza & Fish Emblem of Nawabs. A conversation starter & showstopper saree by Meiraas, this is a true collector's delight.
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.
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.