Beautiful Soft Rose Chikankari shadow work classic kalidar dress!
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Artisan Skill Enhancement : Conceptual & fine work done with growing Chikankari artisans.
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Handloom Chanderi fabric
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (Moodboard):
"These dresses are our endeavour to bring classic sihouttes of the Kalidar dress back. For these Dresses, I revisited some archived artworks, curio shops and even feature films from 1960s, where Kalidar Frocks, both Knee Length and Calf Length were worn by vintage actresses. The style regal, classic, subtle and of Quiet Grace."
- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Design, Meiraas
POSHAAK (About the Dress):
Soft Rose Pink Chikankari Flared Dress on Finest Quality Handloom Chanderi with gorgeous flare & very dear embroidery of Lucknow's unique Paan Boota both on front & back in absolutely same pattern. This classic piece of Old World Dress is created keeping the drama of yesteryears in mind. Wear, twirl & watch the elegance overpower everyone.
The dress comes with a soft cotton detachable slip to match.
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Power of Silence is a collection conceptualised by Meiraas in 2018, where we celebrate Silence - a much required virtue, & have given it a mood-board via elements of Powerful Silence.
White Handloom Chanderi Antique Style Anarkali Kurta with Macchli Mehraab Chikankari embroidery. The Kalidar is lined all over using softest cotton. Stitching and Finishing of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
PLEASE NOTE:Only M size is available & READY TO SHIP.Â
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes, with antique motifs.
3. 100% Handwoven Chanderi produced In House by Meiraas.
4.Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
5. Antique Style Anarkali Kurta with 18-20 Kali Gher (as per size). Please note Antique Anarkali were never floor length, they were always knee length or just a little below. This Kurta has been crafted with Antiquity mood board and not modern variations.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Kabootarbaazi 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 White Chikankari embroidered Kabootar in the EXCLUSIVE MOTIF created by Meiraas under Falaknuma Collection.This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress): The essence of Awadh in the Kali of the creamy white Kurta; Macchli (Fish) inside the Mehraab (Archway) is a poetic artscape featuring on these Archive Quality Kurtas. The kalis have Antique Leaf Creeper featuring masterclass Phanda stitch.
These Antique Style Anarkali Kurta are 18-20 Kali Gher (as per size). Please note Antique Anarkali were never floor length, they were always knee length or just a little below. This Kurta has been crafted with Antiquity mood board and not modern variations.
They are paired best with Meiraas Pants uploaded in Dopehri collective IMPORTANT: Same colour Cotton Pants will be stitched complimentary with the Kurta
Power of Silence is a collection conceptualised by Meiraas in 2018, where we celebrate Silence - a much required virtue, & have given it a moodboard via elements of Powerful Silence.
White Handloom Chanderi TRULY Antique Style Anarkali Kurta with Macchli Mehraab Chikankari embroidery & Mukaish Daana details. The Kalidar is lined only on the bust using softest cotton. Rest is left unlined to exactly create Anarkalis from Mughal & Nawab courts. Stitching and Finishing of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
PLEASE NOTE:Only M size is available & READY TO SHIP.Â
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes, with antique motifs.
3. 100% Handwoven Chanderi produced In House by Meiraas.
4.Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
5. Antique Style Anarkali Kurta with 18-20 Kali Gher (as per size). Please note Antique Anarkali were never floor length, they were always knee length or just a little below. This Kurta has been crafted with Antiquity mood board and not modern variations.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Kabootarbaazi 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 White Chikankari embroidered Kabootar in the EXCLUSIVE MOTIF created by Meiraas under Falaknuma Collection.This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress): THE TRULY ANTIQUE ANARKALI. Heavily crafted with Chikankari & Mukaish this Kalidar is lined only on the bust & rest is left without lining in true Mughal Court Kalidar style The essence of Awadh in the Kali of the creamy white Kurta; Macchli (Fish) inside the Mehraab (Archway) is a poetic artscape featuring on these Archive Quality Kurtas. The kalis have Antique Leaf Creeper featuring masterclass Phanda stitch.
These Antique Style Anarkali Kurta are 18-20 Kali Gher (as per size). Please note Antique Anarkali were never floor length, they were always knee length or just a little below. This Kurta has been crafted with Antiquity mood board and not modern variations.
They are paired best with Meiraas Pants uploaded in Dopehri collective IMPORTANT: Same colour Cotton Pants will be stitched complimentary with the Kurta
Select options
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page