Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Unique motif work in Chikankari
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Pure Cotton
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this Everyday Chikankari collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living from yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
This White cotton essential Palazzo Pant is made in the traditional - Khada Pyajama - style. It is ankle cut and has the most breathtaking floral embroidery with lot of fine shadow work. This is why we name this pant Mogra, as it reminds one of delicate white florals that spread wholesome fragrance.
For first time Meiraas patrons: The pant is made in soft Cotton and has a white cotton fabric drawstring only. When you see the size chart, note that the Waist of this pant is exactly 4 inches more than the waist measurements given in the size chart. The size chart is made for elastic band pants, and this has no elastic band. Rest all measurements remain same.
For repeat Meiraas patrons: Whichever size fits you in Meiraas pants, please select that here too.
The shade of the Pant: White
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 Palazzo Pant is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Pure Cotton
Styling Tip: Pair with any Meiraas Kurta.
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Ethereal French Vanilla cream shade Chikankari short Kurti, with dreamy crochet lace detailing & slightly flared sleeves/. To see how the Co-Ord will look, please see the listing Dhaani Chikankari Co-Ord set .
This Co-Ord will look same, but in soft Cream shade.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Hand Embroidery
Pure Cotton fabric
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Handmade In India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this Everyday Chikankari collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living from yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
French Vanilla is a lovely cream shade that is inching towards off white. It is an ethereal and summer soothing classic colour. This Chikankari Top or Kurti is embroidered in the single statement Aamramanjari Motif, on the front, which displays very fine stitches of orma, shadow, ghaspatti, keel, phanda etc. The back & neckline has small floral shadow embroidery detailing.
We will provide a plain coloured Cotton Pant to match, to make this a Co-Ord set (please check the listing Dhaani to see the style of Co-Ord).
Beautiful Crochet lace detailing on the slightly flared sleeves gives a very romantic look for languid summer days!!
You can choose to get your top made in regular, straight sleeve style too. Just put this detail in customer note during checkout if you wish, & we will do the needful.
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
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
Select options
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Please refer to the Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Unique motif work in Chikankari
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Sustaining heritage craft into more functional pieces.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this Everyday Chikankari collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living from yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
Reminiscent of the Falling Leaves of Basant, this old favourite Chikankari Top of Meiraas is back in stock on popular demand! The romantic shedding leaves reminds one of the season of Basant, that brings in the most romantic of Dopehri, along with it.
This tulip sleeved Chikankari essential Top has been designed with a motif that depicts falling leaves in Shadow and French Knot embroidery stitches. The beautiful Brown colour with a slight rust tinge has been kept as an inspiration from the leaves of Basanti Autumn or Indian Autumn season.
It is just the essential summer Top to pair with everything.
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 Top is available to shop from this post.
Styling Tip: This top will also work well with any skirt or pants, and even select sarees.
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
This beautiful Rust coloured Chikankari Cotton Skirt will pair very well with Falling Leaves White Top Just meant to be!
Please refer to the Size Chart and not the sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Unique motif work in Chikankari
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Sustaining heritage craft into more functional pieces.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this Everyday Chikankari collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living from yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
This Rust Chikankari skirt in Flax Cotton fabric, is just the perfect buy for any casual occasion. Slightly thick yet extremely comfortable Cotton, with beautiful white embroidery, and a stunning colour, with a flattering fall and texture...what's not to love?!
An elastic band at the back & belt at the front give extremely comfortable fit on the waist. Please choose a size that fits you normally as per the size chart.
The skirt has Wooden Button detailing in front & Pocket detailing has also been given. Perfect for the upcoming vacations, workspace or a casual lunch date.
Important:
Only Skirt is available to shop from this post. You can pair it with Awadh Summer Chikankari Top.
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
This beautiful Chikankari Cotton skirt will pair very well with the Awadh Summer top.
Please refer to the Size Chart and not the sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Unique motif work in Chikankari
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Sustaining heritage craft into more functional pieces.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):
Dopehri is a summer song of Lucknow presented by Meiraas!! Through this Everyday Chikankari collection of ours, we want you to step into the oasis of slow summer living from yesteryears that we are all trying to bring back collectively!!
POSHAAK (about the product):
This Forest Green Chikankari skirt in Flax Cotton fabric, is just the perfect buy for any casual occasion. Slightly thick yet extremely comfortable Cotton, with beautiful white embroidery, and a stunning colour, with a flattering fall and texture...what's not to love?!.
An elastic band at the back & belt at the front give extremely comfortable fit on the waist. Please choose a size that fits you normally as per the size chart.
The skirt has Wooden Button detailing in front & Pocket detailing has also been given. Perfect for the upcoming vacations, workspace or a casual lunch date.
Important:
Only Skirt is available to shop from this post.
Select options
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Artisan Skill Enhancement: Very fine quality motif work, that involves more skilled work quality done with lesser filaments. The design layout also facilitates more skilled workmanship.
Khayal (moodboard):"Rajnigandha Collection was born out of my love of 70s effortless and relatable genre of Hindi Cinema, and the look of the heroines of such films, who felt closer to the women in my family & around me – my mother, my aunts, my teachers – all of whom were heroines in their own life, and were changing the societal mindset, to accept women who knew their mind, could go out & work, or homemakers who needed personal time, have a life and defined choices, while taking their family along in this journey. It was an interesting time!!
Rajnigandha was especially chosen for Chikankari sarees, because they were heavily worn by women of all age groups in Lucknow, light worked ones and heavier Tepchi ones in pretty sorbet & pastel shades.
The collection is also my heart collective, as it involves Artisan Skill Enhancement at each level, along with using good quality handwoven cotton fabric, all of which is fast disappearing from Chikankari everyday sarees."- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, MeiraasPoshaak (about the saree): This lovely Bakhiya (shadow) Phanda (French knot) embroidery fresh Blue saree has a unique border display with multiple border usage on palla and a very fine border with keel kangan stitch, running through the saree.
Extremely fine quality shadow embroidery on palla, enhances the look of this beautiful saree. The rest of body has Frangipani blossoms embroidered on its body, making it one of a kind saree.
It is a perfect light office/lunch/brunch/casual wear saree, yet one that will make heads turn. The drape is perfect for any weather.
Imp: Please Note, this is a Khadi Cotton saree, which is dyed after the embroidery. There will be non uniformity in colour gradation. This is the charm of Khadi and its differentiating factor.
Note: Colours might show slight difference in different light. That is due to nature of colour, light under which it is viewed, and various factors. Please bear these factors in mind when making the selection.
Artisan Skill Enhancement: Very fine quality motif work, that involves more skilled work quality done with lesser filaments. The design layout also facilitates more skilled workmanship.
Khayal (moodboard):"Rajnigandha Collection was born out of my love of 70s effortless and relatable genre of Hindi Cinema, and the look of the heroines of such films, who felt closer to the women in my family & around me – my mother, my aunts, my teachers – all of whom were heroines in their own life, and were changing the societal mindset, to accept women who knew their mind, could go out & work, or homemakers who needed personal time, have a life and defined choices, while taking their family along in this journey. It was an interesting time!!
Rajnigandha was especially chosen for Chikankari sarees, because they were heavily worn by women of all age groups in Lucknow, light worked ones and heavier Tepchi ones in pretty sorbet & pastel shades.
The collection is also my heart collective, as it involves Artisan Skill Enhancement at each level, along with using good quality handwoven cotton fabric, all of which is fast disappearing from Chikankari everyday sarees."- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, MeiraasPoshaak (about the saree): This lovely Sandalwood Yellow Chikankari saree has a very unique palla design, that features, Orma stitch along with shadow and phanda, with very intense and skilled designing.
The palla, further opens into a diagonal criss cross pattern of embroidery, reminiscent of sarees that were popular in the craft in 1980s-90s, in good quality cotton. The border detailing is done very painstakingly with well done shadow embroidery.
Extremely fine quality of embroidery on each motif of the saree, enhances its beautiful look. The rest of body has floral blossoms embroidered on its body, making it one of a kind saree.
It is a perfect light office/lunch/brunch/casual wear saree, yet one that will make heads turn. The drape is perfect for any weather.
Imp: Please Note, this is a Khadi Cotton saree, which is dyed after the embroidery. There will be non uniformity in colour gradation. This is the charm of Khadi and its differentiating factor.
Note: Colours might show slight difference in different light. That is due to nature of colour, light under which it is viewed, and various factors. Please bear these factors in mind when making the selection.
Artisan Skill Enhancement: Very fine quality motif work, that involves more skilled work quality done with lesser filaments. The design layout also facilitates more skilled workmanship.
Novel design motif of scallop in Chikankari, conceptualised and created exclusively by Meiraas
Khayal (moodboard):"Rajnigandha Collection was born out of my love of 70s effortless and relatable genre of Hindi Cinema, and the look of the heroines of such films, who felt closer to the women in my family & around me – my mother, my aunts, my teachers – all of whom were heroines in their own life, and were changing the societal mindset, to accept women who knew their mind, could go out & work, or homemakers who needed personal time, have a life and defined choices, while taking their family along in this journey. It was an interesting time!!
Rajnigandha was especially chosen for Chikankari sarees, because they were heavily worn by women of all age groups in Lucknow, light worked ones and heavier Tepchi ones in pretty sorbet & pastel shades.
The collection is also my heart collective, as it involves Artisan Skill Enhancement at each level, along with using good quality handwoven cotton fabric, all of which is fast disappearing from Chikankari everyday sarees."- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, MeiraasPoshaak (about the saree): This lovely Bakhiya (shadow) Phanda (French knot) embroidered Coral Orange saree has Meiraas Exclusive Scallop motif, that runs all through the border and palla of the saree. This unique motif gives a delightful toran like appearance to the design layout of the saree.
The palla, further has a rectangle window layout, inside and outside of which we have used a mix of beautiful floral motifs to bring out the feeling of Tesu season, when not just the flaming orange blossoms of Holi, but also various flowers around them are in full bloom.
Extremely fine quality shadow embroidery on palla, enhances the look of this beautiful saree. The rest of body has floral blossoms embroidered on its body, making it one of a kind saree.
It is a perfect light office/lunch/brunch/casual wear saree, yet one that will make heads turn. The drape is perfect for any weather.
Imp: Please Note, this is a Khadi Cotton saree, which is dyed after the embroidery. There will be non uniformity in colour gradation. This is the charm of Khadi and its differentiating factor.
Note: Colours might show slight difference in different light. That is due to nature of colour, light under which it is viewed, and various factors. Please bear these factors in mind when making the selection.
Artisan Skill Enhancement: Very fine quality motif work, that involves more skilled work quality done with lesser filaments. The design layout also facilitates more skilled workmanship.
Khayal (moodboard):"Rajnigandha Collection was born out of my love of 70s effortless and relatable genre of Hindi Cinema, and the look of the heroines of such films, who felt closer to the women in my family & around me – my mother, my aunts, my teachers – all of whom were heroines in their own life, and were changing the societal mindset, to accept women who knew their mind, could go out & work, or homemakers who needed personal time, have a life and defined choices, while taking their family along in this journey. It was an interesting time!!
Rajnigandha was especially chosen for Chikankari sarees, because they were heavily worn by women of all age groups in Lucknow, light worked ones and heavier Tepchi ones in pretty sorbet & pastel shades.
The collection is also my heart collective, as it involves Artisan Skill Enhancement at each level, along with using good quality handwoven cotton fabric, all of which is fast disappearing from Chikankari everyday sarees."- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, MeiraasPoshaak (about the saree): This lovely Bakhiya (shadow) Phanda (French knot) embroidery Pink saree has a unique border display with multiple border usage on palla and a very fine border with keel kangan stitch, running through the saree.
Extremely fine quality shadow embroidery on palla, enhances the look of this beautiful saree. The rest of body has Frangipani blossoms embroidered on its body, making it one of a kind saree.
It is a perfect light office/lunch/brunch/casual wear saree, yet one that will make heads turn. The drape is perfect for any weather.
Imp: Please Note, this is a Khadi Cotton saree, which is dyed after the embroidery. There will be non uniformity in colour gradation. This is the charm of Khadi and its differentiating factor.
Note: Colours might show slight difference in different light. That is due to nature of colour, light under which it is viewed, and various factors. Please bear these factors in mind when making the selection.
Artisan Skill Enhancement: Very fine quality motif work, that involves more skilled work quality done with lesser filaments. The design layout also facilitates more skilled workmanship.
Khayal (moodboard):"Rajnigandha Collection was born out of my love of 70s effortless and relatable genre of Hindi Cinema, and the look of the heroines of such films, who felt closer to the women in my family & around me – my mother, my aunts, my teachers – all of whom were heroines in their own life, and were changing the societal mindset, to accept women who knew their mind, could go out & work, or homemakers who needed personal time, have a life and defined choices, while taking their family along in this journey. It was an interesting time!!
Rajnigandha was especially chosen for Chikankari sarees, because they were heavily worn by women of all age groups in Lucknow, light worked ones and heavier Tepchi ones in pretty sorbet & pastel shades.
The collection is also my heart collective, as it involves Artisan Skill Enhancement at each level, along with using good quality handwoven cotton fabric, all of which is fast disappearing from Chikankari everyday sarees."- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, MeiraasPoshaak (about the saree): This lovely Bakdhiya Phanda lavendar colour saree has a dense, yet very neatly embroidered, shadow palla of floral embroidery. Two branches of flowers emerge in a diagonal pattern to give more body & design to the palla layout.
Rest of the body has a running border and floral bootis scattered all through.
It is a perfect light office/lunch/brunch/casual wear saree, yet one that will make heads turn. The drape is perfect for any weather.
Imp: Please Note, this is a Khadi Cotton saree, which is dyed after the embroidery. There will be non uniformity in colour gradation. This is the charm of Khadi and its differentiating factor.
Note: Colours might show slight difference in different light. That is due to nature of colour, light under which it is viewed, and various factors. Please bear these factors in mind when making the selection.
This saree is Made on Order Only. You can email us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour & fabric customisation.
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Tulip Royale, the grand & opulent Mukaish saree with one of kind Chikankari embroidery, added as a highlight, in the regal Royal Blue hue.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Exclusive Meiraas Chikankari motifs with very skilled technical work
Museum quality motif work
Jaali embroidery cut in Qasab Taar on a larger surface than usual.
Mukaish hand embroidery
Azo Free Dyes
Silk Mark of India certified fabric
KHAYAAL (moodboard):
Tulips have captured the mind space of Art connoisseurs alike the World Over. Maybe its alluring form is the reason, or their vibrant colours, but the elegant and beautiful Tulips find themselves as the centrepiece in many works of Art, including Textiles, where they have a dominating presence in some cultures.
In Chikankari & other Crafts of Awadh, we wanted these celebrated blossoms to be represented too, as the craft seems to be made for them. Our visit to a Tulip Show in New Delhi, in February of 2024, solidified this dream.
In the same vein, Indian artists & portraitures carry a miniature frame to capture portraits of Royals. These two thoughts were married to make two blocks, that carry the thought of Tulip Royale saree.
POSHAAK (about the saree):
Let us understand this saree's highlight motif, the Tulip Miniature.
Inspired by miniature Art style of Indian portrait painters and the allure of the shape of the oval/round miniature frame, we created a block of Miniature Mirror.
Inside the mirror, we created our Exclusive, intertwined Tulips motif. This motif has stitches like Orma, Ghaspatti, Shadow, Bijli, amongst others.
However, after the Tulip was embroidered, the rest of miniature frame space was filled with very fine quality qasab taar (zari coated thread filament) Jaali, cut by hands! An exemplary feat.
This technique gives the saree a 3D Art effect, creating an illusion of colour and depth. The blue shade in each of these Oval Miniature Tulip motifs, shows three distinct shades of same blue due to the clever technique employed in embroidery.
The shoulder also has a romantic web of intertwined tulips, again showing different shades of same royal blue, due to slick technique of embroidery!
Rest of the saree is covered in Mukaish dots in Gold, along with a border detailing running all through.
It is a saree that you will love to cherish and showcase with pride, as part of your personal heirloom collection.
It is a saree that your great grandchildren or their children will someday love to show in a private visit to your home!
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. Do not spray perfume directly on Mukaish.
FROM THE VAULT COLLECTIVE : Sonchiraiya is possibly the most beautiful saree on our website. This Heirloom saree has Resham Chikankari along with Zardozi hand embroidery, with conceptual artwork by Meiraas! It is a museum worthy collector's piece.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
A rare masterpiece of 3 Awadhi embroideries - Chikankari, Zardozi & Aari
2 Taar Resham Chikankari
The finest quality of Zardozi
Qasab taar Aari embroidery
Conceptual artwork by Meiraas
Pure Georgette Silk fabric
Hand me down Heirloom Chikankari saree
Khayal (Moodboard): Note from the Founder"Daughters are like the Sonchiraiya of a home. Isn’t that true?! The Golden Bird that keeps twittering at every nook and corner since childhood. Whose presence lights up the face; and who one day, becomes the elusive Golden Bird - Sonchiraiya. One that is the most beautiful and prized and yet rare to be seen. This is what a daughter and her marriage means. I designed the Sonchiraiya saree for our niece’s wedding keeping this thought in mind.Having gone through this phase too, I wanted to dedicate one saree to the daughter of the house.The mood board comes from our design range - Birds of Paradise - launched on IG this March/April that features many birds of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary.While the posse of those birds is huge, I just plucked out the Gauraiya or Sparrow from the the bouquet, as that is what daughters are, to my mind, sweet sparrows blooming in the home, who later metamorphose into the Golden Bird or Sonchiraiya.The grand saree is designed with dense Resham Chikankari, with Sonchiraiya sitting in Zardozi craft, in a twittering and prancing pattern (how daughters are and sparrows are). The saree is detailed with Kasab Taar on the borders and is finished with the finest Zardozi elements of micro sequins and rainbow beads, that are of the most premium kind.The grand saree is hand dyed in Damask Rose shade, to match the blush of a daughter’s face as she becomes a bride."
Vidhi Rastogi, Founder, Meiraas.
Poshaak (about the saree):Â
This is a saree fit for a Vault Collective.
Palla and Body till 2.5 metres : The Pure Georgette Silk saree has almost 2.5 metres of heavy Chikankari work done in Resham with masterclass shadow work. The embroidery is done with Golden Cream shade on Pink base, and creates illusion of a different colour as the thread colour lends its own shade to the Pink shade.
Gauraiya motif is interspersed in between the geometric shadow design to show a bird flying in and out. These are hand embroidered in very fine Zardozi craft, with Qasab Taar Aari outline for each bird. Each bird has Chikankari stitches, along with very fine Zardozi embroidery with micro sequins and rainbow glass beads. These beads though very tiny to the naked eye, catch and reflect colour beautifully, while leaving the onlooker bewildered as to where the glow is emanating from.
Each Golden Bird stands out richly on the palla and body, till 2.5 metres
Body : The saree has very beautiful antique borders of Chikankari, where at places a Qasab Taar (zari coated filament) has been intertwined with Resham Taar to do embroidery and at places they have been embroidered separately on same motif in a definite pattern. This is to give rich attention to detailing in every nook and corner of the saree.
Rest of the body has floral bootis scattered all over.
Micro Sequins are tucked in all over the saree, that give the saree a subtle, graceful glow.
This saree is a Rare, Conceptual piece of Art, and meant for Collectors of the Craft.
Blouse: Pure Crepe Blouse with micro sequins embroidered all over
This saree does not need very heavy jewellery, as it is a jewel in itself. Just some well chosen diamonds will complete the look.
Email us at namaste@meiraas.com if you wish to discuss any aspect before placing the order, or want to see the saree via IG Video or a personalised Video Call.