Golden TrellisĀ 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 comes under Kamdani Embroidery. The name we have given to this particular style is "glasswork", after we got our Amer saree designed in same stitch. This is due to the fact, that we get it especially rubbed in ghutaai process to get the metal wires to shine like molten glass (we wanted the molten glass painting look of Amer Fort art). This is extremely dexterous work and is done on miniature motif style to ensure its wearability on multiple occasions, instead of it being relegated for very few. This work was historically done in Lucknow. 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 Swarna Chakra or Golden Diskette. This beautiful Swarna Chakra has very neat & delicate Kamdani work closed with a ring embroidery; the miniature embroidery is allover the dupatta. A historic dupatta, that will always be the pride of the owner & will remain as part of handpicked private collection.
This saree is MADE ON ORDER and will take maximum 13 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, Handloom Mulberry Silk, etc) customisation.
Gorgeous Mustard Tussar Silk Saree with allover dense Mukaish Embroidery. The saree is a class apart piece of art & an Heirloom Collectible!!
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Very fine quality heritage Mukaish Embroidery vis a vis thicker work prevalent in the market in general
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 dye
Finished with expert tailoring only.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Deepmala translates to a "Garland of Diyas" or Earthen lamps, one of the most therapeutic and energising sights of Deepawali festival. There is not one soul who can say that the lit rows of Diyas with their soulful flame does not invoke a sense of calmness, positivity, love and joy. It is one of those moments of joy that is not ephemeral. Do you know why? Because the silent flame of the Diya makes you realise that this is how your Aatman is inside your Body. The realisation brings the relativity & connectivity!! We wanted to capture the glow of Diyas on a Diwali night through a Mukaish saree, and here we did it through DeepMala.
POSHAAK (about the saree): Beautiful supple Tussar Silk saree has been adorned with innumerable stars of Mukaish. This is a very high quality handcrafted Mukaish saree, unlike most of work that is now available in the market. Each dot of Mukaish has been finely rubbed to make them settle properly in the fabric & invoke beautiful lustre. The saree is dyed a lovely shade of Mustard Yellow & finished with Gold Zari Gota Lace (tested & pure).
Note: Please mail us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour customisation.
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.
Handloom Chanderi Dupatta woven in Chanderi, MP.
Azo Free, thrice filtered, dye
KHAYAL (moodboard): The lightly bling dupattas are an ode to the era gone by, of gossamer odhanis, delicately dusted with Mukaish embroidery, as the women of Lucknow rarely stepped out in anything that could be termed plain.
POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Handloom Chanderi Dupatta dyed in pastel Olive (mix of Green & Yellow) shade and dusted lightly with Mukaish Daana Embroidery. Perfect for gifting & wearing on multiple festive or light occasions.
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.
The Dupatta is pastel Bluish Grey, please keep that in mind when making the selection.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
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.
Handloom Chanderi Dupatta woven in Chanderi, MP.
Azo Free, thrice filtered, dye
KHAYAL (moodboard): The lightly bling dupattas are an ode to the era gone by, of gossamer odhanis, delicately dusted with Mukaish embroidery, as the women of Lucknow rarely stepped out in anything that could be termed plain.
POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Handloom Chanderi Dupatta dyed in pastel Blue Grey shade (Badra means Monsoon Clouds) and dusted lightly with Mukaish Daana Embroidery. Perfect for gifting & wearing on multiple festive or light occasions.
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.
Reminiscent of the Bollywood divas of 1950s, the sarees in this collection aim at re living that timeless & elegant era, that is so close to the timelessness of Mukaish Embroidery. This Blazing Red Saree is adorned with delicate embroidery of Flight of Pigeons (original Meiraas motif) on palla in a triangle flight pattern, while rest of the saree is covered with stars of Mukaish. A Gold tissue facing gives the much needed finish to this beautiful saree.
Reminiscent of the Bollywood divas of 1950s, the sarees in this collection aim at re living that timeless & elegant era, that is so close to the timelessness of Mukaish Embroidery. This Amethyst coloured Saree is adorned with delicate embroidery of Dancing Cranes (original Meiraas motif) on palla in a triangle flight pattern, while rest of the saree is covered with stars of Mukaish. A Gold tissue facing gives the much needed finish to this beautiful saree.
Reminiscent of the Bollywood divas of 1950s, the sarees in this collection aim at re living that timeless & elegant era, that is so close to the timelessness of Mukaish Embroidery. This Royal Blue Saree is adorned with delicate embroidery of Dancing Cranes (original Meiraas motif) on palla in a triangle flight pattern, while rest of the saree is covered with stars of Mukaish. A Gold tissue facing gives the much needed finish to this beautiful saree.
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.
Handloom Chanderi Dupatta woven in Chanderi, MP.
Azo Free, thrice filtered, dye
KHAYAL (mood-board): The lightly bling dupattas are an ode to the era gone by, of gossamer odhanis, delicately dusted with Mukaish embroidery, as the women of Lucknow rarely stepped out in anything that could be termed plain.
POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Handloom Chanderi Dupatta dyed in bright Yellow shade and dusted lightly with Mukaish Daana Embroidery. Perfect for gifting & wearing on multiple festive or light occasions.
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.
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.
Handloom Chanderi Dupatta woven in Chanderi, MP.
Azo Free, thrice filtered, dye
KHAYAL (mood-board): The lightly bling dupattas are an ode to the era gone by, of gossamer odhanis, delicately dusted with Mukaish embroidery, as the women of Lucknow rarely stepped out in anything that could be termed plain.
POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Handloom Chanderi Dupatta dyed in blush Pink/Peach shade and dusted lightly with Mukaish Daana Embroidery. Perfect for gifting & wearing on multiple festive or light occasions.
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.
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.
Handloom Chanderi Dupatta woven in Chanderi, MP.
Azo Free, thrice filtered, dye
KHAYAL (moodboard): The lightly bling dupattas are an ode to the era gone by, of gossamer odhanis, delicately dusted with Mukaish embroidery, as the women of Lucknow rarely stepped out in anything that could be termed plain.
POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Handloom Chanderi Dupatta dyed in lush Lilac shade and dusted lightly with Mukaish Daana Embroidery. Perfect for gifting & wearing on multiple festive or light occasions.
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.
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.
Azo Free, thrice filtered, dye
KHAYAL (mood-board): The lightly bling dupattas are an ode to the era gone by, of gossamer odhanis, delicately dusted with Mukaish embroidery, as the women of Lucknow rarely stepped out in anything that could be termed plain.
POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Cotton Silk Dupatta dyed in deep Sindoori shade and dusted lightly with Mukaish Daana Embroidery. Perfect for gifting & wearing on multiple festive or light occasions.
Imp: The shade is deep maroon red, however it might appear lighter in photographs. This is due to digital medium of photography that is outside our control.
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.
Handloom Tussar Silk woven in Bhagalpur.
Azo Free, thrice filtered, dye
KHAYAL (moodboard): Jewel toned, lightly bling dupattas are an ode to the era gone by, of gossamer odhanis, delicately dusted with Mukaish embroidery, as the women of Lucknow rarely stepped out in anything that could be termed plain.
POSHAAK (about the dupatta): Handloom Tussar Silk Dupatta dyed in Teal and Royal Blue shade and dusted lightly with Mukaish Daana Embroidery. Perfect for gifting & wearing on multiple festive or light occasions. The dupatta has crochet lace details.
Please note gemstone names to the product are given as a creative touch, for actual colour do see the photographs.
Please Note: On these dupattas, the Zari strip in the width has shifted a bit due to round frames of Mukaish embroidery; this is natural with round embroidery frames, and not a damage. The Zari borders are looking aesthetically pleasing. Please keep this into consideration before deciding to purchase.Ā
Imp:
Colours like Red, Green, Blue tend to look different in different lights, that is the nature of some colours.
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.