The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

1. Artisan Skill Enhancement: Very fine quality motif work, that involves more skilled work quality done with lesser filaments. The design layout also facilitates more skilled workmanship.
2. Amber Charkha (non motorised) spun & Handwoven Cotton
3. 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 is fast disappearing from Chikankari everyday sarees.”- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas

Poshaak (about the saree): This lovely Sandalwood Yellow Chikankari saree has a very unique palla design, that features, Orma stitch along with shadow and phanda, with very intense and skilled designing.

The palla, further opens into a diagonal criss cross pattern of embroidery, reminiscent of sarees that were popular in the craft in 1980s-90s, in good quality cotton. The border detailing is done very painstakingly with well done shadow embroidery.

Extremely fine quality of embroidery on each motif of the saree, enhances its beautiful look. The rest of body has floral blossoms embroidered on its body, making it one of a kind saree.

It is a perfect light office/lunch/brunch/casual wear saree, yet one that will make heads turn. The drape is perfect for any weather.

Note: Colours might show slight difference in different light. That is due to nature of colour, light under which it is viewed, and various factors. Please bear these factors in mind when making the selection.