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Chikankari Kurta Edit, The Wedding Collective

Rumi Darwaza Kurta Dupatta Ensemble

₹21,500.00

Gorgeous Olive coloured Rumi Darwaza Kurta Dupatta in our Exclusively hand carved Rumi motif. The front & back has small floral bootis to give an overall neat look to the ensemble. A Chanderi dupatta matches the floral bootis on the body of the Kurta. Lace detailing adds to the beauty of the ensemble. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas, along with cotton detachable slip. We have just 1 piece in this ensemble, which can be stitched from size S - XXL, so leave your size in the Customer Note, as per our size chart given. The Sustainability Quotient (SQ): 1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery 2. Exclusive Meiraas motif (Rumi Darwaza) hand carved following all processes 3. Handloom Chanderi fabric ARTISANAL CHIKANKARI BY MEIRAAS KHAYAL (moodboard): Rumi Darwaza is the gateway towards Old Lucknow where Chikankari is done & sold. It is the iconic leitmotif of Lucknow and its culture. We conceptualised this motif in 2018, to pay an homage to the symbol that launches the gateway to the art & lifestyle of Lucknow. This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018. POSHAAK (about the dress): Meiraas Exclusive Rumi Darwaza Kurta Dupatta set made on Handloom Chanderi. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds the starry charm to this visage. The Olive shade is perfect backdrop for this stunning work. The lace adds charm & romance to the ethereal set. The Kurta will come with complimentary detachable slip & stitching. Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched uptil sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Ready length will be maximum 46-47 inches approx.

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Umrao

Amer Golden Trellis Mukaish Organza Saree

₹50,000.00

White Pure Organza Kaamdaani saree of Meiraas Exclusive motif - Amer!! To top this, there is our Exclusive Golden Trellis Rings all through the saree!! This one is a Royal Romance in a Grand Palace!! THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ): - EXCLUSIVE AMER MOTIF CREATED SEEING AMER FORT, JAIPUR - REVIVAL OF TRELLIS WORK IN KAMDAANI EMBROIDERY: A rarity, Golden Trellis, has been elusive in the repertoire of Kamdaani embroidery for over many centuries. Now this work is done for select Royalty globally, and Meiraas has got this done for you. - PURE ORGANZA KHAYAAL (moodboard): Amer The Rajasthani Floral art of Amer motif has mesmerised us, since we first laid eyes on it, during our travel in 2010. It is simple, yet an attractive motif of a flower vase encased inside an aala. The original motif is made using molten glass as paint. We always wanted to showcase this motif in a Muakish saree in exactly the manner of the original artwork in Amer Fort. The Golden Trellis motif is designed after the round Trellis water reserve covers designed so aesthetically in Amer Fort!! It was a sheer delight to see the level of Indian Art & Aesthetic sense to even design an otherwise drab water reserve tops with such skill. This saree is reminiscent of the Maharanis of India & their Royal Splendour. The dainty Organza or Chiffon sarees, the delicate Mukaish embroidery on them, the vintage Basra pearls around their slender necks and their regal style!! One of our most beautiful memories of a past gone by. POSHAAK (about the saree): Clouds of White Organza are held down with the glamour of Gold!! Amer Mukaish or Kaamdaani Saree has Meiraas Exclusive motif of a flower vase encased inside an aala, as seen in Amer Fort. The saree has this grand and exclusive motif on the Palla. The Rest of this showstopper concept saree has dainty Mukaish daana all over. In between these Mukaish daana however lies the real beauty - The circular Golden Trellis or round diskettes made in rarest of rare - Kamdaani Jaali Embroidery!! A one of a kind rarity!! Imp: While the saree images here show scalloping on the palla, we will instead finish the saree with white silk selvedge only. The saree can be dyed and made also on request in a colour patron chooses. Storage: Please store safely in the cloth bag we provide. Air it after every few months.

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Dhanlakshami Chikankari Sarees

Yakshi Amer Chikankari Handloom Linen Saree

₹25,000.00

Pastel powder grey Handloom Linen saree with Pastel Lemon Yellow colour Chikankari embroidery of Meiraas Exclusive motif - Amer. The fabulous part about colour on colour Chikankari is that the embroidered colour lends its own character to the base colour. Please read more details about the saree below. THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ): - First Brand to launch Chikankari on the most sustainable fabric: Linen - LINEN WEAVE COMMISSIONED FOR MEIRAAS, THEREFORE FULL QUALITY CONTROL - RESHAM CHIKANKARI (HAND EMBROIDERY PRACTISED SINCE ANCIENT AGE) - HAND PICKED ANCIENT ARCHIVED MOTIFS/ NEW OWN CREATED MOTIFS. KHAYAAL (moodboard): Yakshi Amer The Rajasthani Floral art of Amer motif has mesmerised us, since we first laid eyes on it, during our travel in 2010. It is simple, yet an attractive motif of a flower vase encased inside an aala. The original motif is made using molten glass as paint. We always wanted to showcase this motif in both Chikankari as well as Mukaish. 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; some ancient texts also talk of the legendary Maharaja Harshvardhan of Kashmir, only wearing White on White embroidered fabric. POSHAAK (about the saree): Amer has Meiraas Exclusive motif of a flower vase encased inside an aala, as seen in Amer Fort. The saree has this grand and exclusive motif on the Palla. The motif showcases masterclass Jaali (hand cutwork) embroidery of 2 kinds - Katori (squares like jaali) and Siddhaul (regular Jaali), both made in Kasab Gold Taar, making the process more skilled and time consuming. The vase has an outline of another cutwork - Double Hathkati. It is a rare example of masterclass Chikankari. Rest of the palla has small floral motif in shadow embroidery. The same motif is scattered far apart in the body of the saree saree till the end. The colour scheme is soft pastel on pastel play of - pastel grey & light lime. One of a kind! Styling Tip: Like most Meiraas creations, this saree can be dressed up & down for multiple occasions, whether work wear or party wear. It has its own charm in both situations. Imp: Some threads of the fabric shift at times due to round frame of Chikankari embroidery & nature of fabric. This is normal and nothing to worry about. 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.

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Dopehri

Kesar Kulfi Flared Pants

₹4,500.00

Please check last image for Size Chart to find your perfect fit. THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):

Sufficient margins to enable little alteration
Cotton purchased from top quality sources only, as they maintain basic hygiene and sustainability benchmarks mandated by the government.
Handmade in India
Azo Free Dyes

KHAYAL (mood board): 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 product): Kesar Kulfi - Saffron doused, slow cooked by mother's hands, frozen to perfection, un-moulded & served with dollops of love first to family deity, then as prasad to the whole family; this is the indelible memory attached with Lucknow summers and Kesar Kulfi. We thought of re-creating this colour on a Flared Pant. The colour of these pants is Soft Buttery Yellow. Soft cotton Chikankari Flared Pants with ghaspatti, shadow phanda hand embroidery and crochet lace details These gorgeous Creme Flared Pants are ankle to calf cut & have no elastic & only fabric drawstring tie up, so waistline in size chart is maximum waist size this can be worn in. 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 Pants is available to shop from this post.

Fabric: Powerloom Cotton Styling Tip: The colour is soft buttery Yellow. In the images we have shown it paired with contrasting Khus Green colour, and it looks resplendent. You can pair this with same colour Kurtas or have fun in mixing & matching.

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Dopehri

Nawabi Ecru Chikankari Cotton Kurta

₹6,200.00

Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit. THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (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.
Successful replication of Nawabi neckline that has not been used for many years, we brought this old world charming neckline back and adapted it for women's wear.
Handmade in India

KHAYAL (mood board): 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 product): Nawabi is a tunic designed taking references from Bengal style neckline that was very much in vogue right uptil 70s. Largely used for mens' fashion in the past, we have made the design gender neutral by creating it for women. This is self woven pattern (Jaquard) Pure Cotton Chikankari Kurta with beautiful chanapatti, shadow, phanda (hand cutwork) stitches, with Mother of Pearl button detailing. The shade of the Kurta: ECRU What is ECRU? Ecru is an un-White colour; meaning a white that has subtle hint of another colour. At Meiraas, we are exploring an un-White colour palette, and Ecru is a colour we have successfully replicated after many trials on fabric samples. Ecru is generally of two kind - White with hint of olive green, White with hint of olive brown. While both Ecru are ethereal, we lean more towards the green tint; so summer fresh and elegant. 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.

Fabric: Pure Cotton with self woven pattern Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Gul Cotton Chikankari Pyajama.

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Dopehri

Jane Eyre

₹5,200.00

The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

Rare Hand Embroidery: Nuanced Tepchi Hand Embroidery using Resham Thread
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): Jane Eyre (1847) is an English Classic Novel penned by Charlotte Bronte under her pseudonym Currer Bell. Jane Eyre is an extremely moving story of an orphan who, despite the bleakness of her situation in life, aspires & hopes to find life, light & love, and eventually through her own journey finds everything she wished for. Her chance for hope is symbolised by lemon yellow embroidery (colour of hope), against the coldness of white. This dupatta is Jane Eyre. POSHAAK (about the dupatta): White Handloom Kota Dupatta embroidered with stark lemon yellow delicate Tepchi Chikankari in floral pattern. Last image is taken against a backlight. 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. Please Note: Only the dupatta is for sale in this post

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Dopehri

Chikankari Flax Cotton Pants

₹2,900.00

Please refer to the Size Chart and not the sizing guide to know your perfect fit. THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):

Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Handmade in India

KHAYAL (mood board): 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 product): Gorgeous Chikankari Flax Cotton Pants in slightly thick yet comfortable fabric with pocket detailing. Comfortable elastic band & tie ups on Pant Waistline is given. It pairs extremely well with our Flax Cotton Chikankari Kurta This fabric is slightly thicker & with more use & wash becomes softer & like a second skin. Once worn, this will be your favourite go to pair of Pants. The colour of the Pant is Natural Off White of the fabric. It is NOT bleached pure white. Kindly bear that in mind & see images before placing your order. Important:

Only Pant is available to shop from this post.

Fabric: Powerloom Flax Cotton Styling Tip: Pair them with our Chikankari Flax Cotton Kurta

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Dopehri

Nawabi Handloom Cotton Kurta

₹6,500.00

Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit. THIS DRESS IS SLIM FIT, therefore ideally choose 1 size bigger than the Meiraas size that fits you. For XXL shoppers in this case, we will provide alteration of Slim Fit, rest shoppers can choose 1 size bigger. THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):

Handloom Cotton
Artisan Skill enhancement: One of a kind tunic design with exceptional blocks that were not used for years; a delight for creative minds.
Handmade in India

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.

Fabric: Handloom Cotton Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Creme Chikankari Flared Pants.

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Dopehri

Jamuni Chikankari Kurta

₹3,500.00

Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit. THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):

Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Artisan Skill enhancement: Hathkati stitch done by regular unit who is only used to do very basic shadow phanda work.
Handmade in India

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.

Fabric: Powerloom Cotton Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Jamuni Cotton Dupatta.

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Umrao

Golden Trellis Mukaish Chaand Jaali Organza Dupatta

₹14,500.00

Golden Trellis is our heirloom collection of Mukaish work that was historically done once upon a time in Awadh region, but is not done any more. Golden Trellis is a result of, one of the many research projects we are working upon simultaneously. We know some might not see light of the day (although we firmly believe that everything can be revived if we just have the right patience and the will to keep going), some will prove to be false tales - a mirage of a narrative built for dramatic value and nothing more...but some, like Golden Trellis will be a reality that can be translated to fabric yet again, even if in a small way, even if a shadow of its one time glory...at least there will be a start. Golden Trellis is part of the Art & Antiquities Project undertaken by Meiraas. The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

Heritage Mukaish work re created: This work is known as Satkhani jaali. It has not been done in India or is extremely rarely done anymore. This is Jaali work done in Mukaish. Its karigars are not alive now, and some of the karigars who learnt this art do not work in India. This was re created when one of them came on a small visit to his family in India. He has taught some amount of work to our small group of artisans in Lucknow. This work was historically done in Lucknow only. What can be better sustainability than finding out a lost artwork in a craft & helping revive it again to wearable pieces, & most importantly in pieces that can be part of today's heritage builders' private wardrobe; this will ensure the craft's continued sustainability.
Mukaish Hand Embroidery with proper "ghutaai" - this means Mukaish embroidery has been rubbed using old technique of filling pebbles in a bottle and rubbing on the embroidery, instead of new age roller press method. This one method ensures long lasting Mukaish. In itself Mukaish is more sustainable craft that sequins or "salma sitaara" embroidery, as Mukaish never comes off, maintaing the look of the garment for much longer time.

KHAYAL (moodboard): Poetry etched in fabric, Golden Trellis alludes to the once opulent courts of the ancient royalties of India. Trellis is the jaali like window pattern, a signature architecture in heritage monuments of the Golden Era. This museum quality piece of legacy bound, wearable art will a pride for any one who owns it. POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Handloom Pure Organza Dupatta embroidered beautifully with the rare & precious Golden Moon made in Satkhaani Jaali style. A tiki dot finishes the moon like a bindi finishes a beautiful face. A historic dupatta, that will always be the pride of the owner & will remain as part of handpicked private collection.

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Umrao

Golden Trellis Mukaish Swarna Paatra Organza Dupatta

₹15,000.00

Golden Trellis is our heirloom collection of Mukaish work that was historically done once upon a time in Awadh region, but is not done any more. Golden Trellis is a result of, one of the many research projects we are working upon simultaneously. We know some might not see light of the day (although we firmly believe that everything can be revived if we just have the right patience and the will to keep going), some will prove to be false tales - a mirage of a narrative built for dramatic value and nothing more...but some, like Golden Trellis will be a reality that can be translated to fabric yet again, even if in a small way, or a shadow of its one time glory...at least there will be a start. Golden Trellis is part of the Art & Antiquities Project undertaken by Meiraas. The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):

Heritage Mukaish work re created: This work is known as Satkhani jaali. It has not been done in India or is extremely rarely done anymore. This is Jaali work done in Mukaish. Its karigars are not alive now, and some of the karigars who learnt this art do not work in India. This was re created when one of them came on a small visit to his family in India. He has taught some amount of work to our small group of artisans in Lucknow. This work was historically done in Lucknow only. What can be better sustainability than finding out a lost artwork in a craft & helping revive it again to wearable pieces, & most importantly in pieces that can be part of today's Heritage Builders' private collection; this will ensure the craft's continued sustainability.
Mukaish Hand Embroidery with proper "ghutaai" - this means Mukaish embroidery has been rubbed using old technique of filling pebbles in a bottle and rubbing on the embroidery, instead of new age roller press method. This one method ensures long lasting Mukaish. In itself Mukaish is more sustainable craft that sequins or "salma sitaara" embroidery, as Mukaish never comes off, maintaining the look of the garment for much longer time.

KHAYAL (moodboard): Poetry etched in fabric, Golden Trellis alludes to the once opulent courts of the ancient royalties of India. Trellis is the jaali like window pattern, a signature architecture in heritage monuments of the Golden Era. This museum quality piece of legacy bound, wearable art will a pride for any one who owns it. POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Handloom Pure Organza Dupatta embroidered beautifully with the rare & precious Golden Leaf or Swarna Paatra made in Satkhaani Jaali style. This beautiful Golden Leaf is particularly complex to create and is allover the dupatta. A historic dupatta, that will always be the pride of the owner & will remain as part of handpicked private collection.

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Umrao

Golden Trellis Mukaish Pinecone Jugnu Organza Dupatta

₹11,500.00

Heritage Mukaish work re created: This work is known as Gukhru work. It has not been done in India or is extremely rarely done anymore. This is overlapping meshed Jaali work done in Mukaish. Its karigars are not alive now, and some of the karigars who learnt this art do not work in India. This was re created when one of them came on a small visit to his family in India. He has taught some amount of work to our small group of artisans in Lucknow. This work was historically done in Lucknow only. What can be better sustainability than finding out a lost artwork in a craft & helping revive it again to wearable pieces, & most importantly in pieces that can be part of today's Heritage Builders' private collection; this will ensure the craft's continued sustainability.
Mukaish Hand Embroidery with proper "ghutaai" - this means Mukaish embroidery has been rubbed using old technique of filling pebbles in a bottle and rubbing on the embroidery, instead of new age roller press method. This one method ensures long lasting Mukaish. In itself Mukaish is more sustainable craft that sequins or "salma sitaara" embroidery, as Mukaish never comes off, maintaining the look of the garment for much longer time.

KHAYAL (moodboard): Poetry etched in fabric, Golden Trellis alludes to the once opulent courts of the ancient royalties of India. Trellis is the jaali like window pattern, a signature architecture in heritage monuments of the Golden Era. This museum quality piece of legacy bound, wearable art will a pride for any one who owns it. POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Pure Organza Silk Dupatta embroidered beautifully with the rare & precious Jugnu or Glowing Firefly design. This is a very complex embroidery where Mukaish wires are embroidered one on top of another to make a mesh trellis patten & is then interlocked within a ring. Even in this miniature motif, the craftsmanship is unbelievable. A historic dupatta, that will always be the pride of the owner & will remain as part of handpicked private collection.