Meiraas introduces Airavat! The first of its kind motifs based on our Pauranic Literature & History. The Eri Silk kurta with Resham Chikankari exudes power & mystique!

The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery with very extensive use of Jaali work

2. Meiraas Exclusive motif Art – Airavat! The mount of Indra

3. Handloom Eri Silk or Ahimsa/Peace Silk, one of the most conscious and sustainable fabrics that is thermostatic and hence all weather conducive. It ages better with use.

4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.

KHAYAL (mood-board):

Our Pauranic Literature & History mentions many great Gods, Demi Gods, Fantastical beasts that are deified, all of whom have birthed the species that exist today on our planet. Airavat, the father of elephants, is described as an 11 trunked, three headed, many tusked gigantic elephant king, that serves as the Mount of Indra, the God of Rain and the King of Devas.

Airavat has been a part of many Dev Asur battles, and has a significant presence in our Pauranic lores. The idea to introduce Pauranic creatures in Chikankari, was birthed basis an 18th Century swatch of Sri Lakshmi goddess in Chikankari, housed in National Museum, New Delhi.

This, and an informal interviews with private collectors and ancestral artisans confirmed, that Deities of Pauranic lore, were very much part of Chikankari.

Taking inspiration from this thought, we now launch our first motif of this kind, Airavat. The one that exudes Power & Intelligence, along with humility & grace!

POSHAAK (about the dress):

This Eri Silk kurta has one of the most stunning & creative workmanship of Meiraas. The statement back of Airavat features the 11 trunked Elephant King, hand carved in our unit, & brought to life using very fine quality craftsmanship using very extensive and intricate Qasab (Zari) Taar Jaali stitch (inspired from 18th Century Sri Lakshmi swatch in National Crafts Museum, New Delhi).

Other stitches like Murri, Ghaaspatti, Shadow complete this stunning, exclusive Jaali motif!

The front of the kurta has a Star shaped motif to bring in the celestial connect of Airavat, and those stars have also been done in Jaali stitch and closed using Orma sitch. The neckline has a ghaspatti bel.

The base of this stunning Yellow Kurta is handwoven Eri/Ahimsa/Peace Silk, with work done in shades of Rust & Dark Chocolate.

This is Quiet Luxury like never before! Just like Airavat & the species he birthed on Earth, this kurta represents Power & Gravity with its conceptual motif work that connects to our history, but also carried forward Ethical & Conscious tradition, with the use of Ahimsa Silk.

It is one incredible masterpiece & will be the most preferred wear for almost any occasion, and will age very well with repeated use. Being thermostatic in nature, this rare Chikankari Eri Silk kurta can be worn any time of the year.

Additional Details: Made On Order Kurta. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.

Drop us an email at namaste@meiraas.com if you wish to get this kurta customised in any way.