Stunning deep yellow Resham Chikankari Achkan cut kurta dress on Pure Handwoven Linen, with kasab taar jaali detailing on the statement back.
The cut is inspired by some classic old tailoring achkan kurtas, found in antique private collections. Such bespoke tailoring ensures perfect coverage & fall on the body.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Masterclass Resham Chikankari on antique Chikankari motifs, like Nritya Mayur statement back and the front work detailing with finest of stitches
Rare stitches like Kasab Taar jaali, murri, ghaspatti, etc done with very fine Resham Filament
Old school bespoke tailoring that ensures perfect coverage & fall
Functional styling to enable maximum wear of the dress
Handloom Linen fabric
In seam margins to ensure more wearability of the garment
Khayal (moodboard):
When creating this dress, we wanted to delve into the very functional old school tailoring, that is rare to find now. This is a fine Jacket style front open Kurta dress. The style is borrowed from Achkan worn by Nawab Aristocracy in the old days. The design is made more contemporary & has been reimagined for women. The embroidery has minimalist and antique sensibility, with focus given to fine quality craftsmanship. Wooden button detailing add a regal grace to this dress.
Poshaak (about the garment):
Cover Me In Sunshine is a vibrant bright yellow coloured Achkan Dress, where the front panel is embroidered in a V shape panel (reference taken from early 19th Century archival Chikankari piece). The embroidery is very fine and intricate, done with fine Resham filaments in rare stitches like Murri & Ghaspatti featured very prominently, amongst others.
The back features the stunning Nritya Mayur motif, an antique more than 100 year old motif. It has been detailed with hand cutwork stitch, the queen of Chikankari stitches, Kasab Taar Jaali, very extensively, making it a masterclass piece of wearable art.
The stitching of this Achkan Kurta was perfected after numerous trials, to enable good coverage and flattering fall to all body types, especially Indian.
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Soft Green Handloom Chanderi Kurta with Mrigya Chikankari embroidery. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
Only SMALL and XL size is READY TO SHIP.Â
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all antique processes.
2. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery with rare & exquisite stitches
3. Handwoven Chanderi produced In House by Meiraas.
KHAYAL (moodboard):
The motifs here represent the beauty of the "graam" or village of Awadh, just on the outskirts of the historic city of Lucknow.
The "mrig" (deer) following the Kastoori (fragrance) of "Mrignayani" (lady) is a poetry etched in Chikankari. This block was made by the son of our block print master. We were so encouraged to see the young generation's interest in creating such artful motifs that we adopted this motif as part of Meiraas collection.
POSHAAK (about the dress): The Mrig and Mrignayani are embroidered in this Meiraas Exclusive Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi. The Soft Green shade adds a regal touch to the Kurta.
Important: The kurta will come with a detachable slip complimentary from Meiraas, along with stitching & finishing also complimentary.
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Lovely white Pure Linen Chikankari Tunic with front slit detailing, and old world classic master tailoring to ensure a flattering style!
The cut of this tunic, is inspired by some classic old tailoring achkan kurtas, found in antique private collections. Such bespoke tailoring ensures perfect coverage & flattering fall on the body.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Masterclass Resham Chikankari on antique Chikankari motifs
Old school bespoke tailoring that ensures perfect coverage & fall
Functional styling to enable maximum wear of the dress
Pure Handloom Linen fabric
In seam margins to ensure more wearability of the garment
Khayal (moodboard):
When creating this dress, we wanted to delve into the very functional old school tailoring, that is rare to find now. This is a fine Jacket style front open Kurta dress. The style is borrowed from Achkan worn by Nawab Aristocracy in the old days. The design is made more contemporary & has been reimagined for women. The embroidery has minimalist and antique sensibility, with focus given to fine quality craftsmanship. Mother of Pearl buttons add a regal grace to this dress.
Poshaak (about the garment):
The old school tailored Linen Dress, has front open styling with slit and button detailing. The Resham Chikankari has been done in a V shape on the front with two colour threads - White & Firozi. The back has an antique Paan motif that can be found in research books of Chikankari craft. It is a truly a travel back in fashion times, but with a contemporary, dressy twist.
The stitching of this Linen Dress was perfected after numerous trials. It has been heavily researched & antique masterclass stitching expertise has been revived for it, so that it fits all body types, and gives a graceful form & structure.
The button patti has a broad strip of fabric on the inside of the kurta to provide full coverage & comfort in any posture.
Wear it like a dress to an Art Gallery opening, or slip on a pair of pants for an evening of theatre! This is one dress that never fails in exuding regal grace and charm.
The model in one of the images is wearing L size Kurta to absolute comfort & perfection.
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