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!!

The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

1. A rare masterpiece that has taken over 1 year in making
2. 14 unique Chikankari stitches in one saree –
   1. Jaali
   2. Bijli
   3. Shadow
   4. Phanda
   5. Kaante
   6. Rahet
   7. Orma
   8. Kauri
   9. Keel
   10. Kangan
   11. Ghaspatti
   12. Murri
   13. Double Kangan
   14. Pechni
3. 2 Taar work in this Chikankari saree, to give it a fine look
4. Pure Georgette Silk fabric
5. Hand me down Heirloom Chikankari saree

Khayal (Moodboard): 

The month of Chaitra (roughly March mid to April mid), is one with Pink summers setting in, where the air is still free of the upcoming scorching heat, and the coolness of the winter months gone by, make the mornings and evenings very pleasant. It is a month, where the Earth, especially in Northern plains of India, springs the most beautiful blossoms all around. The most prominent amongst them are tall Kaner bushes, with stunning Pink blossoms all over them, weighing the delicate boughs down in their sweet ambrosia. These Kaner flowers are also known as Chaitra Gulaab, as their appearance is similar to roses, and colour is a stunning Pink. When reflected against a cornflower blue sky, and with other blossoms filling up all garden spaces, they make a meadow in any city, town or village.

In Lucknow, they are a common sight, and one that fills the heart with joy. Coupled with these are the tiny mangoes on tree boughs, that promise to soon grow into large vats of heavenly nectar. Together, they make Chaitra Upvan an oasis to cherish. This is the Khayal that defines this saree the best.

Poshaak (about the saree): 

This is a saree fit for a Vault Collective. The saree Pallu itself has 14 unique embroidery patterns; please note that this adds intricacy & complexity in the work & thus makes it more premium. Even the corner most areas of the saree has nuanced details

The body is all over painstakingly embroidered with unique embroidery patterns.

Such sarees are made in hair like 2-3 taar filament of super fine embroidery thread only, allowing deeper patterns to be made. Time taken to make such sarees is almost a year. Sarees of this kind are the finest and rarest quality of Chikankari, that classify as Heirloom pieces.

Such sarees are Collectibles for fine craftsmanship enthusiasts.