Imp: All available sizes are now Made on Order only
Meiraas Bestseller Chikankari design since its first launch in 2018, the Power of Silence, Dance of the Cranes motif has been one of our most requested motifs. This is a Chikankari Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi with Rose and Pistachio embroidery.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Exclusive Dance of the Cranes Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. Handloom Chanderi
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
The outskirts of the historic & charming city of Lucknow are equally beautiful in their rustic charm. These ancient Indo Gangetic plains are lush with greenery & boasts of one of World's oldest agrarian civilisation. Watching the emerald landscape of Awadh is a surreal experience, even more so in winters when dotted with the migratory bird population, the most notable of these being the Siberian Cranes, that never enter the city Lucknow, but stay just outside, especially in Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary. With this concept in mind, we wanted to design motifs that glide in the night sky in a Yin & Yang appeal; we found the desirable art style of these motifs, very surprisingly, in Japan. The ancient Japanese Art style is dramatically circular in design, & it is here that we found our serendipity, the right manner to display the Nawabgunj Cranes. The motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018. Borrowing from Japanese palette, we designed the motifs keeping Chikankari stitches in mind, that best romance the gliding flight of the Siberian Cranes.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The cranes are falling, gliding, flying & finally in a circular Dance of Love at the statement back, in this Meiraas Exclusive Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi. The pastel pink Kurta has embroidery in fresh green colour, making it a unique pastel on pastel play Kurta.
The Kurta is accompanied by a Dupatta in Handloom Organza fabric with Gold and Silver Zari Ganga Jamuna borders. The Dupatta has a stunning Crescent Moon motif with Cranes flying atop it in two diagonal konia, and floral bootas allover the body.
If you wish to add plain Glazed Cotton pants in same shade to match, you can select the same from Glazed Cotton Plain Pants and in Customer Note mention: Please make Pants to match the selected set. We will do the needful
This post has Kurta (stitching & slip is complimentary) that can be shopped. Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
Meiraas Bestseller Chikankari design since its first launch in 2018, the Power of Silence, Dance of the Cranes motif has been one of our most requested motifs. This is a Chikankari Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi with White on White embroidery, making it a classic & ethereal choice for all occasions.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Exclusive Dance of the Cranes Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. Handloom Chanderi
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
The outskirts of the historic & charming city of Lucknow are equally beautiful in their rustic charm. These ancient Indo Gangetic plains are lush with greenery & boasts of one of World's oldest agrarian civilisation. Watching the emerald landscape of Awadh is a surreal experience, even more so in winters when dotted with the migratory bird population, the most notable of these being the Siberian Cranes, that never enter the city Lucknow, but stay just outside, especially in Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary. With this concept in mind, we wanted to design motifs that glide in the night sky in a Yin & Yang appeal; we found the desirable art style of these motifs, very surprisingly, in Japan. The ancient Japanese Art style is dramatically circular in design, & it is here that we found our serendipity, the right manner to display the Nawabgunj Cranes. The motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018. Borrowing from Japanese palette, we designed the motifs keeping Chikankari stitches in mind, that best romance the gliding flight of the Siberian Cranes.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The cranes are falling, gliding, flying & finally in a circular Dance of Love at the statement back, in this Meiraas Exclusive Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi. The lace detailing on the neckline adds charm & romance to the ethereal Kurta. The White of the Kurta with its butter Pure Chanderi base is perfect to create the right drama, and yet have a classic appeal.
Additional Details: Made On Order Kurta. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.
Meiraas created Rumi Darwaza motif pairs with the antique Taj or the Crown miniature motif in this beautiful Almond coloured Kurta that is perfect to dress up & down for any occasion. A moving piece of art you can wrap yourself in.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Exclusive Rumi Darwaza motif carved following all processes.
3. Antique Miniature Taj booti motif on the front.
4. Handloom Chanderi
5. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
The city of Lucknow, & its popular cultural iconography is defined by two leitmotifs; one of them is the mysterious and glorious architecture of Rumi Darwaza, that finds no parallel from any gateway in the World. The second is the interesting story of the Taj or the Crown of Lucknow, that caused a political turmoil in the Awadh Riyasat, back in the days.
We wanted to create a historical piece of wearable art that capture both these iconographies in one neat creation, & the result was the moodboard of Rumi Taj kurta.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This almond hued Kurta has the glorious Rumi Darwaza motif (a Meiraas Exclusive) on the back of the kurta. The front has the antique Taj miniature motif scattered on the front & sleeves. The neckline has the stunning & very complex Hathkati & Murri (rice grain) neckline. The whole kurta is made with very rare stitches like Murri, Hathkati, Orma, Hool, Bijli, Shadow, Zari Taar Jaali, Ghaspatti. It is a stunning kurta that is a wearable piece of art.
Additional Details: Made On Order Kurta. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Colour customisation is possible. Please drop us an email at namaste@meiraas.com if you require the same.
The classic White on White Chikankari embroidery meets its Noir version with Meiraas created Noir Chikankari moodboard of Black on Black Chikankari. Dark, perfectly decadent and desirous Noir...
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Antique quality statement Chikankari motifs used
3. Handloom Linen
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Noir is desire, Noir is decadence, Noir is dark, Noir is a mood. Chikankari Noir is a moodboard introduced by Meiraas as a reversal of the classic White on White Chikankari. The Noir version is the Black Swan to the classic White Swan Chikankari. It is rarer, deeper and goes to darker depths of mystery.
Noir was first introduced as a concept on Silks (Tussar & Chanderi), and now it is has its equally stunning Pure Linen version with exemplary antique 2 taar embroidery done on antique motifs with masterclass detailing.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The front of the kurta has a rich antique neckline with embossing stitches of Chikankari like ghaspatti, murri, keel, phanda, that helps the dark embroidery stand out. The back has a stunning antique motif of a psychedelic flower arrangement, that gets its dark version in rare stitches of embossing & hand cut work like hathkati with gold Zari Taar.
It is one incredible masterpiece & will be the most preferred wear for almost any occasion, by simple dressing up & down of accessories.
Additional Details: Made On Order Kurta. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.
Drop us an email at namaste@meiraas.com if you wish to get this kurta made on any other fabric than linen.
Gorgeous Pink Fine Chikankari & Mukaish Kurta Dupatta set in Handloom Chanderi. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas, along with cotton detachable slip.
We just have 1 piece that can be made in Size S-XXL; kindly leave your size in Customer Note, as per our size chart.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Hand Block motifs hand carved following all processes
3. Handloom Chanderi
ARTISANAL CHIKANKARI BY MEIRAAS
KHAYAL (moodboard): Kannauji Gulaab is revered for its sharp yet subtle fragramce of Pink Roses, that was used to make Rose essential oils & perfumes since most ancient times, to this date. The romance associated with sharply pink and extremely fragrant roses of Kannauj, shaped our moodboard for this kurta dupatta set
POSHAAK (about the dress): This gorgeous pink Kurta has a beautiful Floral jaal on the front daaman panel, the rest of kurta has small beautiful floral bootis, and the sleeve has a lovely floral creeper detailing. The dupatta also has small floral bootis to match. A gentle smattering of Mukaish adds the 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 uptil sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only.
This suit set is MADE ON ORDER and will take maximum 8-10 weeks to get made after placing the order. Stock quantity is mentioned to enable placing order.
Handloom Chanderi Kurta with golden dots of Deepmala Mukaish coupled with Organza Dupatta with very rare Chaand Jaali Mukaish embroidery.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Very fine quality heritage Mukaish Embroidery vis a vis thicker work prevalent in the market in general.
The dupatta is a rare masterpiece in Mukaish, not to be seen anywhere.
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.
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 creation, and here we did it through DeepMala.
POSHAAK (about the saree): A stunning Black Chanderi Kurta with Deepmala stars of Mukaish on the front panel and sleeves looking like glowing diyas. The back has single star Mukaish allover. This stunning Kurta is fully lined with soft cotton lining to ensure proper comfort. The Kurta is further paired with an even stunning Dupatta, Golden Trellis Mukaish Chaand Jaali Organza Dupatta in Black colour, making the set a head turner. The set will be accompanied by a complimentary pair of pants in Flax Cotton to match. Stitching of the Kurta is also complimentary by us. Please leave your size at checkout.
Note: Please mail us at namaste@meiraas.com for colour customisation.
The Tunic is semi stitched. We can stitch it complimentary. To avail the same, please leave your size at the check out after seeing the Size Chart (not Sizing Guide). Khayal (mood-board)
"Chaap Tilak" from which we have borrowed the words Rang Deenhi is a poem by Aamir Khusrou composed in 14th Century. This poem is the few he composed in Awadhi language. Rang Deenhi (coloured me) is an Awadhi term that denotes absolute surrender in love. The love can be for a person or an energy, but the feeling is of absolute and unconditional surrender to the love. Taking inspiration, we have created original Shibori motifs from Ancient Indian Flower Art palette, a design breakthrough in Indian style of Shibori. The colour palette is kept Soft, Deep, Vibrant to symbolise shades of love.
Poshaak (About the garment)
Handwoven In House Chanderi by Meiraas, adorned with Floral Art motifs, dyed in non toxic Azo Free dyes. This is a Semi Stitched Kurta/Dress with gota bijiya lace detailing. The dress will come with a same colour cotton sleeveless lining. The lining will be made on placing the order for size confirmation, so making the lining will take 7-10 working days maximum from the day of placing the order.
P.S: Please note that while the Size Chart mentions Chikankari Top, this is a Shibori Kurta only. The size chart is our standard Tunic size chart.
The Tunic is semi stitched. We can stitch it complimentary. To avail the same, please leave your size at the check out after seeing the Size Chart (not Sizing Guide).Khayal (mood-board)
"Chaap Tilak" from which we have borrowed the words Rang Deenhi is a poem by Aamir Khusrou composed in 14th Century. This poem is the few he composed in Awadhi language. Rang Deenhi (coloured me) is an Awadhi term that denotes absolute surrender in love. The love can be for a person or an energy, but the feeling is of absolute and unconditional surrender to the love. Taking inspiration, we have created Wave Shibori motifs from Ancient Indian Monument Art palette. The colour palette is kept Soft, Deep, Vibrant to symbolise shades of love.
Poshaak (About the garment)
Handwoven In House Chanderi by Meiraas, adorned with Wave Art motifs, dyed in non toxic Azo Free dyes. This is a Semi Stitched Kurta/Dress with gota bijiya lace detailing. The dress will come with a same colour cotton sleeveless lining. The lining will be made on placing the order for size confirmation, so making the lining will take 7-10 working days maximum from the day of placing the order.
P.S: Please note that while the Size Chart mentions Chikankari Top, this is a Shibori Kurta only. The size chart is our standard Tunic size chart.
UMRAO - A collective designed by Meiraas with Handloom Art (Chanderi woven In House), Craft in Dyeing Process (Leheriya Tie & Dye in Rajasthan) & Hand Embroidery (Mukaish from Lucknow), all coming together in a syncretic collection that possibly maps the Evolution of Crafts & their History. A rich mix of 3 states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, this is so much more than just a Wearable Art Piece.
NOTE: STITCHING OF KURTA IS COMPLIMENTARY. We will stitch straight Kurta only with allover soft high quality cotton lining & in our set Kurta Style (Please check Flax Cotton Chikankari Kurta to see style of stitching only). You can also opt for Fabric Only. Mention your size as per uploaded size chart in the Checkout note.
KHAYAL (mood-board): The Honeycomb reflects nature's best lesson of Singularity Pattern - there is always a loop left open from where the possibility to Re-Start exists!! Isn't that thought reflective of Human Power of Resilience. The Hive Mind. The Collective Consciousness.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Bluish Grey Leheriya Tie & Dye Kurta fabric with Mukaish Embroidery in Honeycomb pattern on Handloom Chanderi Fbaric. The Dupatta is 2 shades darker single colour grey with stars of Mukaish.
UMRAO - A collective designed by Meiraas with Handloom Art (Chanderi woven In House), Craft in Dyeing Process (Leheriya Tie & Dye in Rajasthan) & Hand Embroidery (Mukaish from Lucknow), all coming together in a syncretic collection that possibly maps the Evolution of Crafts & their History. A rich mix of 3 states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, this is so much more than just a Wearable Art Piece.
NOTE: STITCHING OF KURTA IS COMPLIMENTARY. We will stitch straight Kurta only with allover soft high quality cotton lining & in our set Kurta Style (Please check Flax Cotton Chikankari Kurta to see style of stitching only). You can also opt for Fabric Only. Mention your size as per uploaded size chart in the Checkout note.
KHAYAL (mood-board): The Honeycomb reflects nature's best lesson of Singularity Pattern - there is always a loop left open from where the possibility to Re-Start exists!! Isn't that thought reflective of Human Power of Resilience. The Hive Mind. The Collective Consciousness.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Tangerine (Orange) Leheriya Tie & Dye Kurta fabric with Mukaish Embroidery in Honeycomb pattern on Handloom Chanderi Fabric. The Dupatta is single colour with stars of Mukaish.
Please note: We could not get this fresh Kurta photographed, therefore:
The 1st images are the representation of Kurta style & fall only, do not refer to it for final embroidery.
The 2nd, 3rd & 4th white kurta images are the Kurta you are buying when it was Semi Stitched (Fully stitched now. Semi Stitched will not be available).
To see the final Kurta look & closest colour please watch our Dhanlakshami Kurta, Dupatta, Kalidar Video 1 IGTV video: www.instagram.com/tv/CHPbQUZJLHW/
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 Kurta with Kabootarbaazi Chikankari embroidery. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
PLEASE NOTE:Only XXL size is READY TO SHIP. Rest of Sizes S, L, XL, XXL (refer to size chart) are MADE ON ORDER Only and will take 13 weeks (maximum) to get made & delivered. Please choose your size from the size chart.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all processes.
3. 100% Handwoven Chanderi produced In House by Meiraas.
4.Higher price paid to the artisans than regularly paid wages in the market
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): Early morning or setting evening, the skyline of Lucknow is complete with the harmonious flight of the Pigeons in this Meiraas Exclusive Semi Stitched Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi. They are paired best with Meiraas Pants uploaded in Dopehri collective
Important: The kurta will come with a detachable slip complimentary from Meiraas, along with stitching & finishing also complimentary.