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Rumi Darwaza, the iconic leitmotif of Lucknow and rest of Awadh, along with Mahi or Matsya (Fish) motifs, & the revered Awadh Blossom, the Lotus! Art finds a language via Chikankari in this wearable art saree!

The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

• Conceptual Art saree celebrating the iconography of Lucknow, a unique wearable art.
• Resham Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age)
• Meiraas exclusive motifs
• Handloom Chanderi
• Museum quality Chikankari sarees that can be handed down generation to generation as a treasure.

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, Lucknow’s 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 millennia 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. Along with them, the Awadh Blossom, the Lotus flower of Awadh, also adorns this saree.

POSHAAK (about the dress):

This 3 D art saree is feather light & has a butter yellow base, depicting the signature architectural brilliance of Lucknow. This saree has Chikankari motifs of Rumi Darwaza & Fish Emblem of Nawabs. Along with these, the Lotus flower of Awadh, the Awadh Blossom, also stands proud on the saree, all done via Chikankari.

A conversation starter & showstopper saree by our design house; each motif is made using 2-3 colours in one motif, that is a rare practise.

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.