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Biryani Chawal Gulaabi Chikankari Cotton Kurta Fabric

₹7,700.00

This product is Made on Order Beautiful Pink Pure Cotton self pattern Kurta Fabric with Fine Chikankari embroidery done using heritage motifs from our unit (please read full description and delivery timeline). The Sustainability Quotient (SQ): 1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery 2. Handpicked heritage value motifs 3. Top quality pure cotton fabric KHAYAL (moodboard): Sometime back I had conceptualised a saree, and named it Biryani chawal saree. I think that video is still available to see on our IG Videos. In that video i had mentioned that the Murri stitch resembles Sela variety of rice, used for making Biryani. That entire saree was dominated by very rare Murri stitch, which is quite difficult to do, and hence is done less now. I wanted to design a Kurta Fabric using extensive Murri stitch, and here it is!! - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas POSHAAK (about the dress): This lovely Pink Kurta has a stunning phool patti neckline and has extensive use of the rare Murri stitch, amongst others. Murri, when done exactly like this, is a sight for the sore eyes. The sleeves have the same antique bel as neckline. The back has a heritage Paisley motif with extensive use of Murri & Jaali stitch is also there. Rest of the kurta is plain so that both self pattern fabric & Chikankari are laid our neatly on the kurta. The Chikankari is Resham and will be 3 taar. This kurta fabric is a good way to wear heritage motifs in classical Awadhi style, and most importantly for everyday wear, not just occasion wear. Please Note: Only Kurta Fabric is available to shop from this post. If you want us to stitch it for you, then drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com and our team will assist you further.

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Chikankari Kurta Edit

Swarna Paatra Chikankari Cotton Kurta Fabric

₹7,700.00

Please note that these kurta fabrics are made in a way that they can be stitched for both Men & Women. For Men, this Kurta fabric can be used to fit Sizes - S, M, L only, for a standard knee length Kurta. This product is Made on Order Lovely bright Yellow Pure Cotton self pattern Kurta Fabric with Fine Chikankari embroidery done using heritage motifs from our unit (please read full description). The Sustainability Quotient (SQ): 1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery 2. Handpicked heritage value motifs 3. Top quality pure cotton fabric KHAYAL (moodboard): Swarna Paatra or Golden leaf finds its mention in Puranic legends. A leaf of Gold that grants its finder magical powers of healing, and cures them of all doshas. It obviously refers to a golden coloured leaf that would have had fabulous healing properties. Many such "vanaspati" are lost now. This heritage motif reminds me of that Puranic legend always - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas POSHAAK (about the dress): This brilliant bright yellow Kurta has a stunning neckline with leaf motif & is filled with sunehre kasab ke taar ki jaali stitch amongst other stitches. The sleeves have the same antique bel as neckline. The back has a lovely and rare motif of a cube with phool patti art in it of the rarest kind. This motif ha sbeen painstakingly developed by our unit lady. Rest of the kurta is plain so that both self pattern fabric & Chikankari are laid our neatly on the kurta. The Chikankari is Resham and will be 3 taar. This kurta fabric is a good way to wear heritage motifs in classical Awadhi style, and most importantly for everyday wear, not just occasion wear. Please Note: Only Kurta Fabric is available to shop from this post. If you want us to stitch it for you, then drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com and our team will assist you further.

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Chikankari Kurta Edit

Dussehri Chikankari Cotton Kurta Fabric

₹7,700.00

Please note that these kurta fabrics are made in a way that they can be stitched for both Men & Women. For Men, this Kurta fabric can be used to fit Sizes - S, M, L only, for a standard knee length Kurta. Lovely Yellow Pure Cotton self pattern Kurta Fabric with Fine Chikankari embroidery done using heritage motifs from our unit (please read full description). The Sustainability Quotient (SQ): 1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery 2. Handpicked heritage value motifs 3. Top quality pure cotton fabric KHAYAL (moodboard): Mangoes & Lucknow have a sweet nectarine relationship. You can sniff the fragrance of Dussehri as you alight in Lucknow in June month uptil July mid. Mango parties are held in plush orchards, cozy homes all through Lucknow. Some people skip dinner time meals completely to only relish mangoes as long as they last. How can the most loved & anticipated for fruit not form an iconic imagery in the city's craft, Chikankari? - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas POSHAAK (about the dress): Lovely yellow colour kurta designed very lovingly by us for the Dussehri season. The neck has an antique Ambi bel that has been embroidered using sunehri kasab taar ki jaali stitch. Same is with sleeves. The back has a lovely heritage motif of Kairi/Ambi done with precious murri & jaali stitch amongst others. Rest of the kurta is plain so that both self pattern fabric & Chikankari are laid our neatly on the kurta. The Chikankari is Resham and will be 3 taar. This kurta fabric is a good way to wear heritage motifs in classical Awadhi style, and most importantly for everyday wear, not just occasion wear. Please Note: Only Kurta Fabric is available to shop from this post. If you want us to stitch it for you, then drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com and our team will assist you further.

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Chikankari Kurta Edit

Biryani Chawal Peela Chikankari Cotton Kurta Fabric

₹7,700.00

Luscious lemony Yellow Pure Cotton self pattern Kurta Fabric with Fine Chikankari embroidery done using heritage motifs from our unit (please read full description). The Sustainability Quotient (SQ): 1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery 2. Handpicked heritage value motifs 3. Top quality pure cotton fabric KHAYAL (moodboard): Sometime back I had conceptualised a saree, and named it Biryani chawal saree. I think that video is still available to see on our IG Videos. In that video i had mentioned that the Murri stitch resembles Sela variety of rice, used for making Biryani. That entire saree was dominated by very rare Murri stitch, which is quite difficult to do, and hence is done less now. I wanted to design a Kurta Fabric using extensive Murri stitch, and here it is!! - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas POSHAAK (about the dress): This luscious lemony yellow Kurta has a stunning phool patti neckline and has extensive use of the rare Murri stitch, amongst others. Murri, when done exactly like this, is a sight for the sore eyes. The sleeves have the same antique bel as neckline. The back has a heritage Paisley motif with extensive use of Murri & Jaali stitch is also there. Rest of the kurta is plain so that both self pattern fabric & Chikankari are laid our neatly on the kurta. The Chikankari is Resham and will be 3 taar. This kurta fabric is a good way to wear heritage motifs in classical Awadhi style, and most importantly for everyday wear, not just occasion wear. Please Note: Only Kurta Fabric is available to shop from this post. If you want us to stitch it for you, then drop in a mail at namaste@meiraas.com and our team will assist you further.

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Dopehri

Patta Boota Dupatta

₹3,900.00

Meiraas Patta Boota(Floral) Dupatta is a unique motif by us, inspired by Rajasthani Flower Art & Mir Taqi Mir Sahab's famous "kalaam" - Patta Patta Boota Boota. A perfect dupatta for Light Occasion or Office Wear. All Meiraas motifs of Chikankari are extremely high quality & rare to be found. Details: The fabric used here is Cotton Silk. Additional Information: Washing Instructions: Cold Water & Mild Detergent or Baby Shampoo wash at home with gentle hands. You can Dry Clean also Style Tip: Will work perfectly with Tart Linen Shibori Kurta from Rang Deenhi Collection

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Dopehri

Khus Dupatta

₹3,900.00

Khus Dupatta with unique Meiraas Patta Boota(Floral) motif, inspired by Rajasthani Flower Art & Mir Taqi Mir Sahab's famous "kalaam" - Patta Patta Boota Boota. A perfect dupatta for Light Occasion or Office Wear with light Mukaish highlights. All Meiraas motifs of Chikankari are extremely high quality & rare to be found. Details: The fabric used here is Cotton Silk. Additional Information: Washing Instructions: Cold Water & Mild Detergent or Baby Shampoo wash at home with gentle hands. You can Dry Clean also Style Tip: Will work perfectly with Khus Chikankari Cotton Kurta in Dopehri 2022 Collection.

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Dopehri

Bronte’s World

₹3,500.00

The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

Rare Hand Embroidery: We have focussed on finding rare & very old motifs belonging to actual Regency Era that were used in Chikankari back then. This is one of those miniature old motifs that otherwise is never visible in Chikankari. When wearing this motif you are wearing a piece of History. Please see our founder's IGTV "The Building Blocks" for more details.
Handloom Kota Doria: A rarity in itself now. We came upon this batch with great difficulty as most of the Kota available now in market is not handwoven.

KHAYAL (moodboard): Bronte's World - Bronte's World refers to the three sisters of Classic English Literature scene - Charlotte, Emily & Anne. The three were less celebrated & underrated authors. Charlotte wrote Jane Eyre and Shirley; Emily wrote the magnetic & solo Wuthering Heights; Anne was further underrated amongst the trio & wrote Agnes Grey and the now iconic The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. While set near about three decades after Austen, Bronte sisters explored a bleaker take of English countryside. The setting is more or less same, but where Austen's World is cheerful & simple, Bronte's World is untamed, bleak & raw with hope for sunshine. Blue & Yellow embroidery thus made perfect sense to symbolise Bronte's World. POSHAAK (about the dupatta): White Handloom Kota Dupatta embroidered with a 250 plus year old motif in our workshop that did not look inspired by any local flora icon that is commonly used. The two tone embroidery is done in Powder Blue & Butter Yellow. Imp: Colours may vary a bit, although they are all shot professionally in studio set up & closest colour has been photographed; Any variation can be due to digital medium of photography that is outside our control.

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Dopehri

Austen’s World

₹3,500.00

The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

Rare Hand Embroidery: We have focussed on finding rare & very old motifs belonging to actual Regency Era that were used in Chikankari back then. This is one of those miniature old motifs that otherwise is never visible in Chikankari. When wearing this motif you are wearing a piece of History. Please see our founder's IGTV "The Building Blocks" for more details.
Handloom Kota Doria: A rarity in itself now. We came upon this batch with great difficulty as most of the Kota available now in market is not handwoven.

KHAYAL (moodboard): Austen's World - Set in Regency Era, Austen's World refers to the classic books written by English Author, Jane Austen. The world she creates is a lilting melody that celebrates the small happiness of the usual life. There is sunshine, English gardens, summer balls, love, heartbreak, a clever dichotomy of aspiring middle class English society & the upscale Aristocracy reaching out for a humble approach to life. Pink & Yellow floral motif on soft white gossamer Kota fabric symbolises Austen's sunshine World. POSHAAK (about the dupatta): White Handloom Kota Dupatta embroidered with a 250 plus year old motif in our workshop that did not look inspired by any local flora icon that is commonly used. The two tone embroidery is done in Powder Pink & Butter Yellow. Imp: Colours may vary a bit, although they are all shot professionally in studio set up & closest colour has been photographed; Any variation can be due to digital medium of photography that is outside our control.

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Dopehri

Mint Green Chikankari Cotton Kurta

₹3,500.00

SUSTAINABLE CHIKANKARI BY MEIRAAS (TSQ).

Artisan Skill enhancement: One of a kind tunic design with exceptional blocks that were not used for years; a delight for creative minds.
MARGINS - all Meiraas Ready to Wear comes with margins to enable minor alteration; Margins are most important feature if one wishes to make more sustainable ready to wear pieces. Margins need expert hand tailoring and are neatly managed in the in seams to keep wearer's comfort in mind.
Handmade in India

Khayal: Moodboard Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this entry range collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living of yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!! Poshaak: (about the dress) Chikankari Soft Cotton A Line Kurta with Trellis Pattern shadow embroidery on the bust, sleeves and back. Rest of the body has small floral motifs. The Kurta is finished with Wooden button detailing. The Kurta has pocket detailing that makes it an elegant and practical wear. Colour of the Kurta: Soft Powder Green Fabric: Pure Cotton

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Dhanlakshami Chikankari Sarees

Rumi – Celebrating the Heritage Architecture (Made on Order)

₹36,000.00

The first design of our signature Falaknuma motif are these sarees. Showcased in some premium shows like Red Earth Saree Festival, Dastkar, Sanatkada, Ficci Flo & SAARC event, this saree was the game changer in bringing back stories & concepts in Chikankari Craft as an ode to Lucknow. After the debut of this concept, designers in Chikankari started exploring motifs beyond floral art. The saree was first videographed on Isha Priya Singh (@desidrapes on IG) in June, 2018 at the gorgeous Lebua, Lucknow. Isha ji participated in the video purely as a goodwill gesture. THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):

HANDLOOM CHANDERI WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITION IN THE LOOM - this composition & style of weaving has made this Chanderi weave gossamer in feel & absolutely fantastic, unlike the Chanderi that is generally woven. It is our specialized weave. Let us call this FALAKNUMA CHANDERI by MEIRAAS.
UNIQUE WEAVE COMMISSIONED BY MEIRAAS - explained above
UNIQUE MEIRAAS BLOCKS - Art created from scratch. Motif Blocks drawn & chiseled by hand in ancient style. This gives more challenging & creative work to Block Artisans, who were being eliminated by many designers in favour of digital tracing.
RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE)

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, our 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 millenia 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. POSHAAK (about the dress): This 3 D art saree is feather light & has a butter yellow base with gold pure tested zari detailing on either side of the width of the saree. Depicting the signature architectural brilliance of Lucknow, this saree has Chikankari motifs of Rumi Darwaza & Fish Emblem of Nawabs. A conversation starter & showstopper saree by Meiraas. Each motif is made using 2-3 colours in one motif, that is a rare practise. The embroidery is till the end of the saree. 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.

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Dhanlakshami Chikankari Sarees

Kabootarbaazi – Flight of the Pigeons

₹36,000.00

HANDLOOM CHANDERI WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITION IN THE LOOM - this composition & style of weaving has made this Chanderi weave gossamer in feel & absolutely fantastic, unlike the Chanderi that is generally woven. It is our specialized weave. Let us call this FALAKNUMA CHANDERI by MEIRAAS.
UNIQUE WEAVE COMMISSIONED BY MEIRAAS - explained above
UNIQUE MEIRAAS BLOCKS - Art created from scratch. Motif Blocks drawn & chiseled by hand in ancient style. This gives more challenging & creative work to Block Artisans, who were being eliminated by many designers in favour of digital tracing.
RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE)

Khayal (moodboard): Kabootarbaazi is inherent to the culture of Lucknow and Awadh. Whether romanced in Ruskin Bond's period novella "A Flight of the Pigeons" or appearing aesthetically in Ray's "Shatranj ke Khiladi", Pigeons and the skyline of Lucknow is synonymous with each other. Mehraab or Archways are signature architectural style of Nawabi era. The old Lucknow is replete with Mehraab. The Pigeons flying atop Mehraabdaar monuments against a blue sky is not just a saree, it contains the remnants of every Luckhnavi's culture!! POSHAAK (about the dress): This 3 D art saree is feather light & has a turquoise base with gold pure tested zari detailing on either side of the width of the saree. Depicting the favourite leisure activity of Awadhis, Kabootarbaazi or Flight of Pigeons is an ode to the slow life of Lucknow. We have shown Pigeons taking flight from top of Archways of old Lucknow. Each motif is made using 2-3 colours in one motif, that is a rare practise. Detailing like the beak of the Pigeons & Jaali & peaks of the Mehraab are done with Gold "kasab ki taar" (metallic filament). The embroidery is till the end of the saree. Styling Tip: This is a saree you treasure & hand down generation to generation. Wear it for day wedding functions, small initimate gatherings, in office, or when you want to dress up & listen to old vintage songs!! The possibilities are endless with a classic.

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Dhanlakshami Chikankari Sarees

Bisaat – A Game of Destiny

₹36,000.00

HANDLOOM CHANDERI WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITION IN THE LOOM - this composition & style of weaving has made this Chanderi weave gossamer in feel & absolutely fantastic, unlike the Chanderi that is generally woven. It is our specialized weave. Let us call this FALAKNUMA CHANDERI by MEIRAAS.
UNIQUE WEAVE COMMISSIONED BY MEIRAAS - explained above
UNIQUE MEIRAAS BLOCKS - Art created from scratch. Motif Blocks drawn & chiseled by hand in ancient style. This gives more challenging & creative work to Block Artisans, who were being eliminated by many designers in favour of digital tracing.
RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE)

Khayal (moodboard): Taking inspiration from celebrated Indian author, Munshi Premchand's story, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, we created Bisaat. Celebrated Indian Filmmaker, Satyajit Ray, also made a classic adaptation of this story in 1977. Bisaat or the chessboard was the biggest conversation starter in Awadh; this past legacy has been recreated on this showstopper saree. POSHAAK (about the dress): For this saree our team created the following, as this one was the toughest to make: 1.) The Chess pieces have been researched painstakingly & created true to Nawabi Era, instead of popular Queen's chess. We have created Badshaah (King), Wazir (Minister - no Queen then), Ghoda (horse), Haathi (elephant). 2.) Once the idea was conceptualised, our team created original artwork, that was later drawn by hand on a block of wood by Block Making Artisans of Lucknow. 3.) The Artwork was then painstakingly engraved using 7 different kind of chisels, till the block pattern emerged. This was polished with peanut oil & dried in sun, ready to be used. 4.) This block was then brushed with Blue Dye & hand blocked on the fabric as per the design sensibility. 5.) The printed fabric was taken to our embroiderers who created this final masterpiece. Out of these, the Chessboard in the Paisley was the toughest to make, as the Chessboard is actually square, but the artisan had to learn how to skill-fully create black & white chessboard in an abstract Paisley shape. This 3 D art saree is feather light & has a mustard orange base with gold pure tested zari detailing on either side of the width of the saree. The embroidery is till the end of the saree. 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.