Imp: 1.We recommend picking Jamuni Chikankari Pants, to make this a Co-Ord set, as shown in the images. To shop Pants, click HERE2. These Kurtas will be in length range of 43-45 inches only, rest Size Chart remains the same.
Beautiful lilac coloured Chikankari Kurta in softest of Handwoven Cotton. It is best paired with Jamuni Chikankari Pure Cotton Pants, to make the whole set as a languid, summer song.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Handloom Kurta Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Hand dyed using Azo Free pigments
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
Jamuni - One of the favourite shades of ours, Jamuni evokes the slow memories of a lilac & Indian berries filled fresh summer. This beautiful Chikankari embroidered Kurta is in very soft handwoven cotton. It features a V collar neckline, with ghaspatti embroidery around it. The rest of the kurta has 2 miniature motif play, of Paan & Phool boota, with stitches like orma, phanda, ghaspatti, etc.
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.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
Imp:We recommend picking Jamuni Chikankari Kurta, to make this a Co-Ord set, as shown in the images. To shop Kurta, click HERE
Beautiful lilac coloured Chikankari Oreb cut Pants, in Flax Cotton fabric.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Pure Cotton Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring with unique cut
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Hand dyed using Azo Free pigments
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
Jamuni - One of the favourite shades of ours, Jamuni evokes the slow memories of a lilac & Indian berries filled fresh summer. This beautiful Chikankari pant is a stylish oreb cut pant, that provides better fit, along with side slit detailing on the ankles. The pants also have the 2 miniature motif embroidery of Paan & Phool boota in same stitches as the Jamuni Chikankari Kurta
If taken together, both the Kurta & Pants in Jamuni will make a slow, languid summer song.
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 Pant is available to shop from this post.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
Imp: 1.We recommend picking Gajari Chikankari Pants, to make this a Co-Ord set, as shown in the images. To shop Pants, click HERE2. These Kurtas will be in length range of 43-45 inches only, rest Size Chart remains the same.
Stunning carrot pink coloured Chikankari Kurta in softest of Handwoven Cotton. It is best paired with Gajari Chikankari Pure Cotton Pants, to make the whole set as a soothing, yet statement making ensemble.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Handloom Kurta Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Hand dyed using Azo Free pigments
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
Gajari - Oh the love for that fresh carrot juice hue!! Lucknow seemed to be obsessed with this hue of pink/red, at one point of time. We wanted to re-create this gorgeous shade from the past. This beautiful Chikankari embroidered Kurta is in very soft handwoven cotton. It features the classic straight cut with kurta patti. The stylish embroidery cascades down from one shoulder, with stitches like orma, ghaspatti, phanda, etc.
Just wearing this kurta, paired with Gajari Chikankari Pants will be perfect attire for workplace, movies, lunch with friends, shopping trips et al.
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.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
Imp:We recommend picking Gajari Chikankari Kurta, to make this a Co-Ord set, as shown in the images. To shop Kurta, click HERE
Stunning Carrot Pink coloured Chikankari straight cut Pants, in Flax Cotton fabric.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Pure Cotton Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Hand dyed using Azo Free pigments
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
Gajari - Oh the love for that fresh carrot juice hue!! Lucknow seemed to be obsessed with this hue of pink/red, at one point of time. We wanted to re-create this gorgeous shade from the past. This gorgeous jaal embroidered Chikankari Pant in Gajari Red, features a trellis pattern with florals in between each trellis shape. The embroidery is sone in stitches like orma, keel phanda, to help them stand out.
Just wearing this pant as a set, paired with Gajari Chikankari Kurta will be perfect attire for workplace, movies, lunch with friends, shopping trips et al.
The pants are straight cut, with comfortable elastic on front & back, along with drawstring.
Please Note: There might be minor anomalies in hand dyeing on hand embroidery. This is the nature of hand dyeing and particular shades.
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 Pant is available to shop from this post.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
Imp: We recommend picking Miniature Art Chikankari Pants, to make this a Co-Ord set, as shown in the images. To shop Pants, click HERE
Classic Natural White on White Chikankari Kurta in softest of Handwoven Cotton. It is best paired with Miniature Art Chikankari Pure Cotton Pants, to make the whole set as a languid, summer song.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Handloom Kurta Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
This beautiful Chikankari embroidered Kurta is in very soft handwoven cotton. It features a V collar neckline, with ghaspatti embroidery around it. The rest of the kurta has 2 miniature motif play, of Paan & Phool boota, with stitches like orma, phanda, ghaspatti, etc.
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.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
Imp:We recommend picking Miniature Art Chikankari Kurta, to make this a Co-Ord set, as shown in the images. To shop Kurta, click HERE
Classic Natural White on White Chikankari Oreb cut Pants, in Flax Cotton fabric.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Pure Cotton Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring with unique cut
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
This beautiful White on White Chikankari pant is a stylish oreb cut pant, that provides better fit, along with side slit detailing on the ankles. The pants also have the 2 miniature motif embroidery of Paan & Phool boota in same stitches as the Miniature Art Chikankari Kurta
If taken together, both the Kurta & Pants will make a slow, languid summer song.
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 Pant is available to shop from this post.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
Imp: We recommend picking Floral Vine Chikankari Pants, to make this a Co-Ord set, as shown in the images. To shop Pants, click HERE
Classic Natural White on White Chikankari Kurta in softest of Handwoven Cotton. It is best paired with Floral Vine Pure Cotton Pants, to make the whole set as a soothing, yet statement making ensemble.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Handloom Kurta Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
This beautiful Chikankari embroidered white on white Kurta is made in very soft handwoven cotton. It features the classic straight cut with kurta patti. The stylish embroidery cascades down from one shoulder, with stitches like orma, ghaspatti, phanda, etc.
Just wearing this kurta, paired with Floral Vine Chikankari Pants will be perfect attire for workplace, movies, lunch with friends, shopping trips et al.
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.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
Imp:We recommend picking Vine Chikankari Kurta, to make this a Co-Ord set, as shown in the images. To shop Kurta, click HERE
Classic White on White Chikankari straight cut Pants, in Flax Cotton fabric.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Pure Cotton Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
This gorgeous jaal embroidered white on white Chikankari Pant, features a trellis pattern with florals in between each trellis shape. The embroidery is sone in stitches like orma, keel phanda, to help them stand out.
Just wearing this pant as a set, paired with Vine Chikankari Kurta will be perfect attire for workplace, movies, lunch with friends, shopping trips et al.
The pants are straight cut, with comfortable elastic on front & back, along with drawstring.
Please Note: There might be minor anomalies in hand dyeing on hand embroidery. This is the nature of hand dyeing.
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
A laidback, gorgeous Olive shade in Zou Bisou Chikankari Handloom Cotton Dress
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery - masterclass Orma stitch on the bodice to make lotuses
Handloom Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Hand dyed using Azo Free pigments
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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!!
Lucknow & Awadh has a long French Connection. Our founders' Alma Mater, La Martiniere, one of the most delightful heritage buildings in India, was built by Lt. General Claude Martin, an 18th Century French soldier turned entrepreneur, who fell in love with Lucknow, that was then called the Paris of the East. He chose to settle in Lucknow forever!!
Zou Bisou dress is an homage to the Awadh French Connect of the past.
POSHAAK (about the product):
Zou Bisou Olive Flared dress is made in soft Handloom Cotton with masterclass Orma stitch displayed on the bodice, back & sleeves, making it look extremely romantic & elegant. It has Mother of Pearl button detailing.
The bodice of the dress (only) with have thin soft lining to increase its longevity as this is heavy threadwork on handwoven soft fabric. The dress sleeves & rest of the flare will have no lining.
This dress is so perfect to slip on to movies, art soirees, a day out, museums, with friends, brunches, et al.
Imp:
This product includes the dress only.
Chikankari garments are generally translucent by nature of them being mostly whites or pastels or made on light cottons. To wear a slip underneath them or not is your personal choice.
Bright Yellow coloured Flax Cotton Chikankari Kurta with Paan boota details. This will look amazing as a Co-Ord set when paired with same coloured Cotton Pants . Just select pants if you wish to make a co-ord & in Check Ourt note mention, please dye to match Shiuli Yellow Kurta.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Pure Cotton fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Hand dyed using Azo Free pigments
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
Flax Cotton Straight Cut Kurta with front panel Paan Boota. This kurta has been our bestseller piece. It is slightly thicker than pure cotton, yet becomes comfortable with more use & wash. The back of this kurta has been left plain to make this a Minimalist Wear.
Once worn, this will be your favourite go to Kurta. We will highly recommend to pair this with same coloured pants, as detailed above.
Important:
Beautiful bright Yellow Kurta with lovely Pink Chikankari embroidery, with Mukaish detailing.
Only 1 Kurta is available to shop, so please mention your size, as per size chart given, in the Customer Note in the Checkout.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
Skilled Resham Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Mukaish hand embroidery
Handspun Handloom soft Cotton
Bespoke Tailoring with margins
Hand Dyed in Azo Free dyes
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Mango & Rose - Sipping Mango Shake in Lucknow summers is one part of the joy. An even better presentation is when Mango Shakes are garnished with Rose Petals, and served in earthern "kulhad" glasses. This was something done in some popular juice corners in Lucknow, transforming the much loved drink to an instant royal feel. Now very few such shops remain, but the memories are still fresh, & private summer soirees in Lucknow, still serve this speciality. A design where both ideas could merge, & play a pastel on pastel symphony was always on our minds.
POSHAAK (about the dress): This bright, beautiful Yellow kurta, has Resham Chikankari embroidery in lovely Pink shade. The fine Chikankari is accentuated further with Mukaish hand embroidery on the kurta. The symbiotic result of both crafts merging is a stunning display of soft colour on colour. The kurta is made on very soft handspun, handloom cotton fabric.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched upto sizes S to XXL only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length: Approx. 44 inches.
A summer fresh Green Chikankari dress in Kala Cotton Handloom fabric.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Organic Kala Cotton Handloom fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Hand dyed using Azo Free pigments
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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!!
Khus Sharbat is a refreshing home made summer cooler in almost all Lucknow homes. Khus or Vetiver, quite literally, defines Lucknow Dopehri. It is the essence of Lucknow. These fragrant roots are not only used as a natural room coolant or parfum, they are also used to extract fragrant and fresh summer drink.
POSHAAK (about the product):
This beautiful Handwoven Kala Cotton dress has an asymmetrical hemline, making it very versatile to wear it as a dress also. The stylish cut sits beautifully with Pyjamas, Pants or Shararas.
Beautiful and nuanced floral Chikankari motifs decorate the neckline and body with subtle hint of elegance. The back has a stunning bel boota. The super fine stitches used are - Ghaspatti, Bijli, Phanda, Pechni, most embossing stitches to help them stand out on Kala Cotton.
The shade of the Kurta: Green
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 Dress is available to shop from this post.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
A stunning bright Yellow coloured Chikankari Cotton Kurta, after Khus & Gulaab; this one is Haldi.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Chikankari Hand Embroidery
Pure Cotton Kurta Fabric
Bespoke Tailoring
Margins given in each garment to ensure sustainability in ready to wear
Hand dyed using Azo Free pigments
Only hand carved Chikankari motifs were used
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):
Haldi - the much revered hue of our culture, Turmeric Yellow infuses a surge of energy, especially during dull, drab months.
This bright Yellow Chikankari Kurta made on soft cotton has a Round and V neck design, showing beautiful décolletage, and comfortable in the sweltering months.
The neck has lovely embroidery, while the rest of the body has pleasant floral scattered motifs.
The back of the Kurta has small bootis scattered at a distance.
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.
If your size is not available, then shop 1 size larger only & put in an alteration request in checkout note.
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.
Handloom Cotton very fine count
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 very fine count Amber Charkha spun and Handloom Cotton Chikankari Kurta with beautiful chanapatti, shadow, phanda (hand cutwork) stitches, with Mother of Pearl button detailing.
The shade of the Kurta: ROSE
Rose like the wine - Rose!! Beautiful subtle pink for laidback summer afternoons with chilled rose in glass flutes.
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: Fine Count very soft Amber Charkha Spun & Handwoven Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Crème Chikankari Flared Pants
Please refer to last 2 images to see Size Chart of Tunic & Pants. You have to mention your size as per the chart in the checkout.
There are 2 sets in Pink & 1 set in Yellow. Please DM on our Instagram for any help or Whatsapp on 9810119795. The set can be made XXL on special request, please DM or Whatsapp.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Artisan Skill enhancement: Exclusive Meiraas Patta Patta Boota Boota Motif embroidery that is a mix of Aari & Chikankari in same motif.
Handmade in India
KHAYAL (mood board):"When i had designed the first Tunic & Palazzo set (it was yellow and my personal set), i was very new into this work & having grown up seeing Chikankari wanted something radically different in motifs and layout, yet something that does not defeat or overpower the elegant & laidback mood that the craft is identified with & loved for. I continue to be a rebel in my thoughts about designing Chikankari pieces & by now that has become a signature style of Meiraas. This ensemble was designed to be something you can slip on easily in casual or formal meetings in India, & as comfortably carry them in SoHo, New York or a French Countryside in a vineyard possibly. The idea was my rebellious little mind that wanted tradition to carry on, yet break from the pattern and do it" - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Design, MeiraasPOSHAAK (about the product):
Soft cotton Chikankari Tunic (Kurta) in Meiraas Exclusive Patta Boota Motif. The interesting part of this Motif Embroidery is the clever confluence of two styles of embroidery in one motif, both native to Lucknow, Aari & Chikankari. The Flower is filled with Aari stitch, whereas the rest of the motif is done in Chikankari. Both seamlessly come together in a perfect symbiosis.
About the Tunic (Kurta): The length is 41 inches for each Kurta. This length can be shortened 2 inches only on request. The motifs are 3 on hemline, one each on either shoulder. Please mention your size as per size chart on checkout.
About the Palazzo (Pants): The waistband is belt style (flat) in front & elastic at the back. The motif comes 1 each on each leg. Length is 37 inches and can be altered.
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 & Palazzo is available to shop from this post.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Easily transcends from casual to informal to formal wear
Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit. Please note more inventory of these Kurtas is arriving in a few days; if you are unable to find your size, do not worry, simply drop us an email at namaste@meiraas.com and we will send you a payment link and book your piece.
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.
Top quality cotton fabric used, that is sourced from top mills of India; This ensures basic sustainability initiatives undertaken by such companies, like Rain Water Harvesting facility to help recycle water for spinning cotton yarn.
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):
Gulaab - Pink has always been an uplifting hue for Indians. The legendary fashion editor of Vogue, Diana Vreeland once commented "Pink is the Navy Blue of India", denoting the significance the hue has for Indians.
While Pink is often pigeonholed as feminine in Western parlance, in India the feminine energy has deep significance since ancient period.
We equate feminine energy with grace, softness, nurturing ability that can appreciate art and aesthetics. Pink is the colour of Lotus and Rose for us. The feminine energy that gave these qualities was held in high esteem by men of Ancient India too, and hence was embraced by them.
This is why Pink is important hue for India.
This Pastel Rose Pink Chikankari Kurta made on soft cotton has a Round and V design, showing beautiful décolletage, and comfortable in the sweltering months.
The neck has beautiful embroidery, while the rest of the body has lovely scattered motifs.
The back of the Kurta has small bootis scattered at a distance.
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
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.
KALA COTTON - Meiraas has used Organic Kala Cotton for the first time for Chikankari. This fabric was made into a personal dress for the founder and extensively tested for more than a year, before more yardage was ordered to plan Dopehri Kurta. The designing has been done in a manner that it makes Kala Cotton and Chikankari a part of more wardrobes.
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!!
Bel Sharbat is a refreshing home made summer cooler in almost all Lucknow homes. Bel is an extremely nutritious fruit, and in the month of May this extremely juicy fruits starts falling from the trees, unable to hold its weight due to the nectar bursting inside.
Smaller than a melon, and bigger than a lemon, the pastel peach insides of the fruit are soaked in water and the juice is extracted as a slow process. Pre Cola and packaged drinks onslaught, these home made healthy beverages formed the summer staple of every Lucknow Dopehri.
POSHAAK (about the product):
This beautiful Handwoven Kala Cotton dress has an asymmetrical hemline, making it very versatile to wear it as a dress also. The stylish cut sits beautifully with Pyjamas, Pants or Shararas.
Beautiful and nuanced floral Chikankari motifs decorate the neckline and body with subtle hint of elegance. The back has a stunning bel boota. The super fine stitches used are - Ghaspatti, Bijli, Phanda, Pechni, most embossing stitches to help them stand out on Kala Cotton.
The shade of the Kurta: Pastel Peach
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: Handloom Kala Cotton (Organic Indigenous Cotton from Kutch, Gujarat).
Styling Tip: Please see last two image for the beautiful pairing with Emma Chikankari Kota Doria Dupatta. Emma is one shade lighter than the Kurta shade, enabling an interesting shaded pairing.
SUSTAINABLE MEIRAAS CHIKANKARIKHAYAL (moodboard): Ruskin Bond's novella "A Flight of Pigeons" is set in Shahjahanbad, Uttar Pradesh, during India's first recorded War of Independence against British Raj in 1857. The story, though a love story in the intent, is a lot more than that. It is a beautiful story of camaraderie in such bleak times between English women who are left as survivors of an aftermath, & extreme kindness & compassion they end up sharing with Indians where they take shelter. The friendship between "Kothiwali" an aging matriarch & Mariam, the English lady is lovely. The Cotton Frock, Aamramanjari, is an ode to this friendship & hence is made in a style that passes for both Indian & English.
Aamra Manjari or Mango Blossoms is the name given to the beautiful embroidery, as that belt of Uttar Pradesh is dominated by rows and rows of Mango plantations. Just like the tender & joyous blossoms, the friendship of women in this story is unassuming, under rated, yet most beautiful.
POSHAAK (about the outfit): Aamra Manjari Cotton Frock is made on Soft Pure Cotton. This frock is part of our artisan skill set improvement project, & the full collection took 1.5 years plus to get made. The front ghera (flare) is heavily embroidered with Mango Bark, the bust is done up with minimal flower & bel boota. The back has one statement Aamra Manjari motif & rest has small scattered flowers. It is a beautiful dress to be worn in any weather & any occasion - work, beach holiday, fort holidays, home working. It can be dressed up as a Kurta and dressed down as a tunic on the beach.
Fabric: Powerloom Cotton
Style: Bohemian as well as Elegant
Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Azo Free Dye
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Artisan Skill enhancement: Hathkati stitch done by regular unit who is only used to do very basic shadow phanda work.
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):
Soft cotton Chikankari Kurta with beautiful ghaspatti, shadow, orma & lovely hathkati (hand cutwork) stitches, dyed in Azo Free Dyes with Mother of Pearl button detailing.
Neembu Kulfi is a unique summer treat, now made by very few local ice cream makers at their home, which has no electricity!!! Can you imagine this!! The colour inspiration is from those little ice treats that had a fresh pale lemony colour.
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: Powerloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will work beautifully with Neembu Kulfi Cotton Dupatta.
Please refer to Size Chart and not sizing guide to know your perfect fit.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT (TSQ):
Handloom Cotton fabric
Artisan Skill enhancement: the regular unit is used to faux fabrics, & worked on Handwoven Fabric for the first time.
Artisan Skill enhancement: Masterclass Orma stitch done by regular unit who is only used to do very basic shadow phanda work. This is an exhaustive & rewarding work for them.
Sufficient margins in ready to wear to enable alteration at any stage.
Lined bodice only with soft cotton to increase longevity of the garment.
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!!
Lucknow & Awadh has a long French Connection. Our founders' Alma Mater, La Martiniere, one of the most delightful heritage buildings in India, was built by Lt. General Claude Martin, an 18th Century French soldier turned entrepreneur, who fell in love with Lucknow, that was then called the Paris of the East. He chose to settle in Lucknow forever!!
Zou Bisou dress is an homage to the Awadh French Connect of the past.
POSHAAK (about the product):
Zou Bisou Flared dress is made in soft Handloom Cotton with masterclass Orma stitch displayed on the bodice, back & sleeves, making it look extremely romantic & elegant. It has Mother of Pearl button detailing.
The bodice of the dress (only) with have thin soft lining to increase its longevity as this is heavy threadwork on handwoven soft fabric. The dress sleeves & rest of the flare will have no lining.
Imp:
This product includes the dress only.
Chikankari garments are generally translucent by nature of them being mostly whites or pastels or made on light cottons. To wear a slip underneath them or not is your personal choice.
Fabric: Handloom Cotton
Styling Tip: Will pair delightfully with Creme Chikankari Flared Pants as shown in the images.