Loves Pistachio Green Chikankari Chanderi Silk Kurti! Perfect for Festive & Wedding season beyond summers.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Artisan Skill Enhancement : Conceptual & fine work done with growing Chikankari artisans.
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Handloom Chanderi fabric
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):Dopehri beyond Summers! Chikankari is no longer seen, perceived or worn as a summer craft. Its delicate appeal transcends seasons. The softness of the stitches, and the elegance of the craft is to be enjoyed all seasons, reflecting Lucknow's vintage lifestyle in all Rtu.
POSHAAK (about the product):
Pistai Kurta is a lovely pistachio Green coloured Handloom Chanderi Silk Kurta with tone on tone Green embroidery in a beautiful layout. The right side of the Bust has an artistic statement motif of Floral tendris, and the same motif features on the back as a statement motif. The Left panel of the kurta has beautiful shadow embroidery of floral motifs, adding character to the overall design layout.
This kurta comes with a detachable soft cotton slip.
You can pair this kurta with Cotton Plain White Pants in shade to match to create the perfect Co-Ord set. Simply shop the pants and on customer note mention - please dye to match to make a Co-Ord set.
If you want any further assistance you can email us at namaste@meiraas.com . Our team will be happy to assist you.
Important:
Chikankari garments are translucent by nature as they are mostly made on lighter cottons & in natural white or pastel shades. To wear a slip underneath is subjective to the wearer's comfort
Only Kurta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: Perfect for Festive & special workdays when you want to add that extra edge.
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Beautiful Lotus Pink Chikankari Chanderi Silk Kurti! Perfect for Festive & Wedding season beyond summers.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Artisan Skill Enhancement : Conceptual & fine work done with growing Chikankari artisans.
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Handloom Chanderi fabric
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):Dopehri beyond Summers! Chikankari is no longer seen, perceived or worn as a summer craft. Its delicate appeal transcends seasons. The softness of the stitches, and the elegance of the craft is to be enjoyed all seasons, reflecting Lucknow's vintage lifestyle in all Rtu.
POSHAAK (about the product):
Kamalini Chanderi Kurta is a soft pink Handloom Chanderi Silk Kurta, embroidered with beautiful Lotus basque in shadow embroidery in a darker shade of Pink, creating the illusion of a blooming Lotus. The embroidery has lovely tendrils hanging out of the front and detailed on the sleeves beautifully, adding character to the overall design.
This kurta comes with a detachable soft cotton slip.
You can pair this kurta with Cotton Plain White Pants in shade to match to create the perfect Co-Ord set. Simply shop the pants and on customer note mention - please dye to match to make a Co-Ord set.
If you want any further assistance you can email us at namaste@meiraas.com . Our team will be happy to assist you.
Important:
Chikankari garments are translucent by nature as they are mostly made on lighter cottons & in natural white or pastel shades. To wear a slip underneath is subjective to the wearer's comfort
Only Kurta is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: Perfect for Festive & special workdays when you want to add that extra edge.
Select options
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
This kurta is Made on Order. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
Jodhpur Blue coloured Chikankari Kurta with a finely embroidered neckline, sleeve detailing & a statement boota with floral boota. A Kurta perfect for Destination Weddings.
The Kurta is dyeable in any other shade too!The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Mayur Joda or a Pair of Peacocks is an innately cultural motif of our country, tied to many celebratory & auspicious occasions. It also forms an integral part of royalty motifs & artworks.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Mayur Mahal kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a fine neckline with rare Chikankari stitches.
Featuring a very fine Jaali, Murri and Ghaspatti neckline, with other rare stitches of Chikankari, the Mayur Mahal Kurta has a perched Peacock statement back motif, detailed extensively with hand cut Bijli stitch! A rarity in this craft, and a beauty to behold.The fine workmanship is like a breath of calm on the stunning Linen. The juxtaposition is the poetry!
The Jodhpur Blue colour of the kurta gives it a beautiful, regal touch, making it perfect pick for destination weddings.
This minimalist elegant kurta is perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal.
The kurta is made on Handloom Pure Linen. It can be dyed in any shade desired.
For more queries, please mark a mail on namaste@meiraas.com ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
We have 1 Kurta ready to ship. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
Classic White coloured Chikankari Kurta with a finely embroidered neckline, sleeve detailing & a statement boota with floral boota. A Kurta to wear at any time or occasion.
The Kurta is dyeable!The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Surmai Matsya or Fish under the Crown is a culturally relevant motif of Awadh. The historicity of Matsya or Fish motifs dates back to Treta Yuga with Sri Rama, and Fish under the aegis of the Crown comes from as late as the Nawab royalty era.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Surmai Matsya kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a fine neckline with rare Chikankari stitches.
Featuring a very fine Murri and Ghaspatti neckline, with other rare stitches of Chikankari, the Surmai Kurta has a the famed Matsya Taj motif on the back, that is called Surmai in Meiraas! The threadwork of soft beige on white Linen adds to its regal charm.
The fine workmanship is like a breath of calm on the stunning Linen. The juxtaposition is the poetry!
This minimalist elegant kurta is perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal.
The kurta is made on Handloom Pure Linen. It can be dyed in any shade desired.
For more queries, please mark a mail on namaste@meiraas.com ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
We have 1 Kurta ready to ship. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
Classic White coloured Chikankari Kurta with a finely embroidered neckline, sleeve detailing & a statement boota with floral boota. A Kurta to wear at any time or occasion.
The Kurta is dyeable!The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Mayur Joda or a Pair of Peacocks is an innately cultural motif of our country, tied to many celebratory & auspicious occasions. It also forms an integral part of royalty motifs & artworks.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Mayur Joda kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a fine neckline with rare Chikankari stitches.
Featuring a very fine Murri and Kauri neckline, with other rare stitches of Chikankari, the Mayur Joda Kurta has a symbiotic and beautiful Peacock Pair motif on the statement back, detailed breathtakingly with Bijli stitch! A rarity in this craft. The fine workmanship is like a breath of calm on the stunning Linen. The juxtaposition is the poetry!
This minimalist elegant kurta is perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal.
The kurta is made on Handloom Pure Linen. It can be dyed in any shade desired.
For more queries, please mark a mail on namaste@meiraas.com ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
We have 1 Kurta ready to ship. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
Classic White coloured Chikankari Kurta with a finely embroidered neckline, sleeve detailing & a statement boota with floral boota. A Kurta to wear at any time or occasion.
The Kurta is dyeable!The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Paan or Betel Leaf is an innately cultural motif of our country, tied to many celebratory & auspicious occasions. It also forms an integral part of royalty motifs & artworks.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Paan Mahal kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a fine neckline with rare Chikankari stitches. Featuring a very fine Ghaspatti, Kauri and Murri neckline, with other rare stitches of Chikankari, the Paan Mahal Kurta has a stunning Paan motif on the statement back, with Murri stitch outlining the whole motif.The fine workmanship is like a breath of calm on the stunning Linen. The juxtaposition is the poetry!
This minimalist elegant kurta is perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal.
The kurta is made on Handloom Pure Linen. It can be dyed in any shade desired.
For more queries, please mark a mail on namaste@meiraas.com ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
This saree is Made on Order and will take maximum 8-10 weeks to get made after placing the order. Stock quantity is mentioned to enable placing order.
Please email us at namaste@meiraas.com for Colour & Fabric (Pure Georgette Silk, Pure Chiffon, Pure Crepe Silk, Pure Satin, etc.) customisation.
A classic, regal Mukaish Hand Embroidered saree on Pure Silk Chiffon, with Ombre dyeing.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Very fine quality heritage Mukaish Embroidery
Full ghutaai (rubbing the Mukaish) process in the traditional manner followed to make the work high quality & finished. Please note this process is most ignored or loosely done to cut costs.
High quality hand dye.
Attention given in selecting the best fabrics for detailing & finishing.
Finished with expert tailoring only, for a seamless, smooth look.
KHAYAL (moodboard): A Summer Place is an ode to those vintage, glamorous, and yet, effortless drapes, that were an instant mood lifters for any occasion. It is a mood board driven by glowing summer evenings, with clear blue skies and crisp sunshine, and a long drive for an intimate evening by a Riviera. The colour of the saree is inspired by freshly blooming summer roses that light up any place with their beauty and fragrance.
POSHAAK (about the saree): Hand Embroidered meticulously on luscious Pure Silk Chiffon, this Rose coloured Pink Ombre dyed Mukaish saree is made with Daana Mukaish, scattered all through the floaty fabric.
The beautiful golden border of the saree is done with a seven line motif, featuring Daana & Teeki mukaish. This gives the Chiffon saree a much needed oomph!
For our Mukaish sarees, we mostly prefer Daana Mukaish, for its subtle, regal charm and comfort for the wearer for a longer period of time.
Dress up this saree for a dinner by the Riviera with danglers and a luxury clutch bag. For cooler evenings, you can lazily drape Konia Boota Woollen Shawl with the saree, to create a luxe silouhette, draped in luxury handcrafted heritage.
Note: Please mail us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour customisation.
This saree is Ready To Ship.
Three Grand Heritage Embroideries come together, to create an artistic poetry on handwoven Mulberry Silk fabric! Swarna Mayur is for connoisseurs who are building their own legacy.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):-
Resham Chikankari (Hand Embroidery Practised Since Ancient Age).
Aari hand embroidery outlining the motifs in Gold Qasab Taar.
Zardozi Hand Embroidery detailing of micro sequins, cutdana, pearls.
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs.
Conceptual and Exclusive Chikankari, Aari & Zardozi hand embroidery - 3 embroideries of Awadh in one saree.
Handloom Mulberry Silk fabric.
Museum quality Chikankari sarees that can be handed down generation to generation as a treasure.
KHAYAAL (Mood-board):
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 and palettes that signify the opulence of Sri Lakshmi.
Swarna Mayur or the Golden Peacock saree is an ode to the regal splendour of our heritage, where peacocks are a ubiquitous motif of divinity & beauty. Pecocks perched & Peacock pair are few of the many motifs of Art that surround this royal iconography.
Swarna Mayur has been crafted with this thought in mind. It is a piece de resistance, and one that creates new Heirlooms and Textile Traditions.
POSHAAK (About the garment):
Three Heritage hand embroideries of Awadh - Resham Chikankari, Qasab Taar Aari and Zardozi, come together on this poetry of a saree, Swarna Mayur.
The handspun, handwoven Mulberry Silk saree, is embroidered with two unique Peacock motifs, i.e., Chaand Mayur (the perched Peacock) and Mayur Joda (the miniature Peacock pair). The saree has konia of perched peacock on the palla, while rest of the palla and body has peacock pair embroidered till 2.5 metres of the saree.
The peacock pair also runs across one side of the border (pleats), interspersed with floral motifs of Chikankari, all through.
Resham chikankari with soft almond & mocha brown shade is done on the creamy natural mulberry silk base.
Each peacock motif is highlighted with Qasab Taar Aari embroidery detailing, done very painstakingly. Thereafter, the saree is scattered with high quality micro sequins all over. Cutdana and Pearls add their lustre to this masterpiece of a saree!
The blouse fabric is running with floral Chikankari embroidery, along with sequins detailing.
This is the saree that captures the essence for those who wish to create their own Heirlooms to wear and hand down as their legacy!
Words will fall short in the praise of this exquisite beauty of a saree!! Some of these motifs are centuries old, and some freshly carved looking at centuries old motifs. A rare piece of Art.
P.S.: Avoid moisture seeping into such sarees. Always store them in a dry place and in the Meiraas bag we deliver them in. Keep opening Silk Sarees in every 6 months and changing its folds.
This saree is Ready To Ship.
Raktambari or the One with Blood Skyline, is a stunning Resham Chikankari saree on Handloom Linen!
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Resham Chikankari - the most skilled and rare Chikankari art form
Handloom Linen fabric
Hand Picked Ancient Archived Motifs
KHAYAAL (moodboard):
Yakshi is a celestial nymph mentioned in Ancient Puranic texts and epics like Ramayan and Mahabharat. The khayal to name this collection, Yakshi came with the Temple Art of India, like Khajuraho group of temples; the celestial nymphs are set in stone in the most beautiful expressions in these temples. They have been made with such devotion and aesthetics that one can imagine them coming to life at night, and reliving the days of past glory!!
Linen as a fabric was extensively worn in almost all Ancient Civilisations. In fact some sources suggest the possibility of white on white embroidery being worn in Chandragupta Maurya's court, on thinnest of muslins.
This is why, when we conceptualised Chikankari on Linen, we dedicated the moodboard to Yakshi of that age.
Raktambari, a Sanskrit name, which is derived from, Rakt (Blood) Ambar (Sky), is a name given to this stunning and bold Red Chikankari saree with Red Resham Embroidery; something we can imagine a Yakshi draped in.
POSHAAK (about the saree):
This blood red coloured handwoven Linen saree, has a beautiful floral border running all through the saree, with many dainty stitches crafted to perfection.
The palla has a cluster of floral bouquet, that has been embroidered with stitches of surface (shadow) and raised surface (ghaspatti) embroidery, amongst other stitches of Chikankari. Rest of the saree has scattered floral motifs to enhance its bold and statement making look.
The saree also comes with a running embroidered blouse piece.
Styling Tip: Like most Meiraas creations, this saree can be dressed up & down for multiple occasions, whether work wear or party wear. Dress it up with diamonds or polkis for an evening out, Gold for that traditional yet diversified look, and statement silver jewels for that special day at work.
Please Note: Slight wrinkles are part of Pure Linen texture. Linen is the most low maintenance fabric. Ideally before draping this saree, take it out and spread it and hang somewhere at least a day before; its wrinkles will smoothen significantly. Mostly it should be worn with slight wrinkles, yet if you wish to iron the dhobi press will be fine, with a cloth on top.
This saree is Made on Order only!
Nakshatra Black Pure Organza Kaamdaani saree of Meiraas Exclusive work , The Golden Trellis with Circle Diskette & Chaand motif!! A stunning saree that celebrates forces of the Universe.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
- Revival of Trellis work in Kamdaani Embroidery : A rarity, Golden Trellis, has been elusive in the repertoire of Kamdaani embroidery for over many centuries. This work of Satkhaani jaali is now done by handful of artisans only for very select collectors of heritage crafts.
- Pure Organza Silk
KHAYAAL (moodboard):"Summers in 1980s Lucknow meant, the whole family sleeping on the terrace at night. While one reason could be that power cuts were frequent then, another reason was its charm of sleeping under the open sky. Nani's house was a treat for me in this respect, whenever we stayed there. We would sleep under the stars, all cousins and elders around on their own charpais. Papa would take this as a moment to show me stars, planets, moon, the Milky Way, etc etc. It was fascinating & I deeply miss those innocent times. Nakshatra is a product of that reverie. Designing Nakshatra was always a dream, ever since I started working with Mukaish craft. The stars of Mukaish say so much to me than just metallic embellishments. They remind me of shooting stars, sun shining on dewdrops, planets, forces that are beyond our comprehension, and we can only see them as glittering dots, because we are limited in our scope to understand energies. This was the thought with which I explored Nakshatra.The Golden Trellis was the perfect embroidery to try this design intervention. I conceptualised a Celestial Trinity of the Sun, the Moon and the Planet to denote the Nakshatra and set it on a bed of stars in the sky in the form of this beautiful Organza Saree.I wish the patron wears it in an enchanting dinner place, under open clear sky, with millions of stars, a glass of wine and good company at hand and have a soulful time to remember & cherish forever." - Vidhi, Head of Creative, Meiraas
POSHAAK (about the saree):
This dark black sky of a soft cloudy Organza Saree has the Constellation in the form of - the Sun, the Moon & the Planet in Golden Trellish Kaamdaani embroidery. These motifs are heavily on the palla only, and the rest of the body has stars of Mukaish scattered all over its vast dark expanse.
We have finished it with Mulberry Silk selvedge in same colour.
The saree has a Mulberry Silk Blouse Piece in running with stars of Muakish.
Storage: Please store safely in the cloth bag we provide. Air it after every few months.
This shirt is Made on Order only!
A smart casual Men's Chikankari shirt in Handwoven Cotton! A true connoisseur's delight.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The shirt uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores, in a very functional & contemporary format.
Rarest stitches: The shirt features some of the rarest stitches like Qasab taar Jaali, Orma, Ghaspatti, Phanda, amongst many others to bring the antique art alive.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Cotton
Bespoke stitching - Cut perfected over many trials to make the perfect solution for men.
KHAYAL (moodboard):The artist in you..The traveller in you..The entrepreneur in you..The photographer in you..The reader in you; Advait, is for the man of discerning taste in you!
A labour of love for past 3 years, we have finally perfected the Advait Chikankari Shirt that is perfect for the man of today who loves juggling work and leisure, whether in city or out for travel.
POSHAAK (about the garment): The back of this shirt features a stunning Fish and Awadh Crown motif with very fine Jaali stitch.
The loop button detailing gives the Handcrafted shirt a much needed edge.
The fine workmanship is like a breath of calm on soothing Cotton. Once you wear it, there is no turning back!
Additional Details: The Shirt is Made on Order only. Please feel free to give your custom sizing (please specify body or garment sizing), in case you don't find your perfect fit in our size chart.
For more queries, please mark a mail on namaste@meiraas.com ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
Artisan Skill Enhancement: The dresses are embroidered by our Rajnigandha unit, who were used to working on what is termed as "chaalu kaam" or fast moving Chikankari goods. They had never worked on such a skilled piece that helped them invest more creative hours & therefore earn better piece with creative satisfaction
Paan Motif: Usage of the much less used Paan Motif in regular work also, so that this motif can be revived.
Handloom Chanderi fabric: Making this dress a Handwoven & Handcrafted delight
KHAYAL (Moodboard): "When I was going to design Kalidar Dresses for my portfolio, I started with seeing what was available in Chikankari Kalidar Dresses in general. I was quite disappointed then seeing the spangly and strictly One Time Wear Kalidars that lacked classic appeal and clearly could be worn in very loud gatherings. It is definitely not the style of Meiraas.
Here I would also like to divulge, that at the risk of losing business, I have put my foot down on making “gowns” (whatever that means) and One Time Wears as much as I could.
For my Kalidar Dresses, I revisited some films from 1960s, where Kalidar Frocks, both Knee Length and Calf Length were worn by vintage actresses. The ease, the charm, the subtlety and the flow - I wanted that. I will especially recall Sadhana’s short one in Mere Mehboob, and Padmini’s beautiful orange one in Mera Naam Joker, in a Qawali song. Smart, easy to dress up and down, laidback and classic.
Something you can wear anywhere, anytime.
Here’s presenting a series on one of my favourite themes - Dolce Far Niente aka The Sweetness of Doing Nothing”
- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Design, Meiraas
POSHAAK (About the Dress): Buttery Yellow Chikankari Flared Dress on Finest Quality Handloom Chanderi with gorgeous flare & very dear embroidery of Lucknow's unique Paan Boota both on front & back in absolutely same pattern. This classic piece of Old World Dress is created keeping the drama of yesteryears in mind. Wear, twirl & watch the elegance overpower everyone.
The dress comes with a soft cotton detachable slip to match.
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