This saree is 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):

– HANDSPUN, THIGH REELED, HANDWOVEN PURE TUSSAR SILK.
– WEAVE COMMISSIONED FOR MEIRAAS, THEREFORE FULL QUALITY CONTROL
– RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE)
– MUKAISH EMBROIDERY (ANCIENT BEATEN METAL WIRE EMBROIDERY)
– HAND PICKED ANCIENT ARCHIVED MOTIFS/ NEW OWN CREATED MOTIFS.

KHAYAAL (moodboard):

The Khayal or Aatmamanthan behind keeping this collection under the name Dhanlakshmi was very clear, we wanted to make a repository of Heirloom Sarees, where we can create colours & palettes that signify the opulence of Sri Lakshmi. After successfully venturing into Gold, Silver hues, and Pearl, Firoza, Precious stones like Tourmaline, Agate hues, we wanted to include Gemstone shades.

Even as we though about it, it was amply clear to us that this is only possible on Tussar Silk from Bhagalpur looms. Tussar Silk is one of the most perfect fabrics for antique quality Chikankari; it is appropriately supple, tenacious, luminous at the same time, & yet it’s earthy texture provides a rich background for elegant stitches of Chikankari, and in gemstones colour we want.

Manikyam is Sanskrit word for Ruby. This beautiful deep Red saree is an Heirloom Piece for your wardrobe, that will create the wearer’s own heritage till they wear it, that they can hand down to generations that will love to showcase it in a private viewing perhaps!!

POSHAAK (about the saree):

Manikyam is our first set of Dhanlakshami Chikankari saree on Handspun and Handwoven Tussar Silk, a dream that we had been working on for past 2 years.
The pallu has very old archived motifs, re created recently in our unit. All major motifs seen here are especially commissioned by Meiraas, taking reference from archival motifs. The stitched used are of 3 broad quality: Embossing, Surface Texture and Hand CutWork.
The palla has our boota, coupled artistically with another archival motif in a beautiful design symmetry.
The stars of Mukaish anoint this saree strategically. If the palla is viewed from the top, it gives the impression of a rich engraving on an ancient monument.
The luscious Ruby Red saree (an auspicious colour for all weddings and festivals), is finished with complimenting rust orange tussar silk selvedge.

Please Note: Shades like Green & Red appear different in different lights (indoor/outdoor), this is the nature of such colours and out of anyone’s control. Please keep this factor in mind before ordering.