The Royale Ensemble!! Each inch of this dreamy white vision is covered in most intricate & detailed stitch that the masterclass Chikankari craft can produce!! The angel is in the details, & the details of this ensemble has to be seen to be believed in each nook & corners & borders of this dreamy fabric fantasia.
Jaali work is cut allover the front & back of the kurta with intricate neckline details with Jaali Cutwork. The dupatta has rich "daaman" borders & bootas scattered in between.
More words will not do justice to this labour of love as the images can do, so we will urge you to simply lose yourself in this White Vision!! There are 11 images in all of the ensemble.
Pristine White Pure Georgette 2 Taar Semi Stitched Chikankari Kurta Dupatta set. This can be stitched on request, or purchased as it is.
Before making this Art Investment, here are few details we have put together for you:
Understand 2 Taar Concept:
Any Hand Embroidery is done with 5-6 Taar (filament of embroidery thread).
Chikankari is mostly done with 4-5 Taar (filament of embroidery thread).
Maximum Meiraas Chikankari is Resham 3 Taar, except few pieces.
2 Taar work is therefore the MOST PREMIUM Chikankari work. Why?
The reduced thread count means finer work, more artisan hours, special craftsmanship skill
Seasoned artisans can work with as little thread count as 2 Taar & their availability is limited, making such pieces LIMITED EDITION.
2 Taar is also premium because the less thread count makes the needle move more intricately.
The suit will be fully embroidered, yet lightweight - the epitome of Class & Fine Aesthetics.
Common Misinformation on this craft style:
There is NO SUCH THING as 1 Taar & 2 Taar in same piece. It is either 1 Taar or 2 Taar. 1 Taar ensemble are super rare & rarely done all over due to the craft being Platinum Standard of Chikankari Work.
2 Taar & above work will be premium due to the many reasons explained above.
Fabrics generally used for 2 Taar Chikankari:
This work is mostly done on Pure Georgette to make it visible as the thread count is less.
The premium price bracket of the suit attracts premium fabrics like Pure Georgette.
White Handloom Chanderi Semi Stitched Kurta with Meiraas Exclusive Kabootar Mehraab Chikankari motifs & complimenting Dupatta in same fabric. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas, along with good quality cotton detachable slip. Please choose your size from the size chart uploaded
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes
3. 100% Handwoven Chanderi (Meiraas In House)
4. Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
5. Lace detailing added by all girls unit.
ARTISANAL CHIKANKARI BY MEIRAAS
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Kabootarbaazi (Pigeon flying) 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. Seen here is Kabootar (Pigeon) in the romantic Mehraab (Archways) in the EXCLUSIVE MOTIF created by Meiraas under Falaknuma Collection. The motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress): You will feel the lilting romance of Old Lucknow when you see this stunning motif of Kabootar Mehraab in Resham white embroidery in Meiraas Exclusive Semi Stitched Kurta Dupatta set made on Handloom Chanderi. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds a starry charm to this visage. The lace adds charm & romance to the ethereal set. The Kurta will come with complimentary detachable slip & stitching on the set design.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched upto sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Ready length will be maximum 46-47 inches approx.
A Chikankari Wardrobe or even a Summer Wardrobe is absolutely incomplete without the essential Cotton White Kurta with White Chikankari.
Made on Pure Soft Cotton this straight cut Kurta has stunning Mughal Flower Boota at the hemline & one at the back. To keep the work minimalist we have given small floral bootas allover.
The Floral Mughal Boota is has a rare stitch HATHKATI (which literally means cut by hand) in the stem of the Flower, while Bakhiya, Ghaspatti, Keel come together to make the full flower. A perfect anywhere & everywhere pick!!
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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 stunning Off White Dupatta is adorned with delicate embroidery of Mukaish allover on Pure Georgette fabric. The dupatta is dyeable, & a truly outstanding piece.
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 Cream Coloured Dupatta is adorned with delicate embroidery of Mukaish in honey comb like pattern on supple Moonga Silk fabric. The dupatta is dyeable
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 Cream Coloured Saree is adorned with delicate embroidery of Mukaish in honey comb pattern on supple Moonga Silk fabric. The saree is dyeable
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 Cream Coloured Saree is adorned with delicate embroidery of Mukaish in star like pattern on supple Moonga Silk fabric. The saree is dyeable
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.
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.
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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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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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