Beautiful Mukaish Kurta Fabric on Leheriya, accompanied by a dupatta to make one of a kind set that harks to the antique Awadhi Couture style, when ladies of the erstwhile royal kingdom, wore Leheriya adorned with Mukaish embroidery! This piece however has travelled to 3 Indian states to complete its journey
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Mukaish Hand Embroidery in Honeycomb pattern following all processes from 'kadhai' (embroidery) to 'ghutaai' (rubbing of embroidery using glass bottle to set it) done by artisan cluster of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Leheriya hand resist tie & dye done by artisan cluster of Rajasthan.
Handloom Chanderi fabric woven by weaver cluster in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh.
Re creation of an archival style of Craft Confluence, prevalent in Nawab Era.
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. When done on the Leheriya pattern, that denotes Sands of Time, it creates a profound wearable art, and one that was very much worn in late 17th Century too!
POSHAAK (about the garment): The Kurta fabric is Leheriya pattern in beautiful hues of Lime Green. On top of this, honeycomb pattern Mukaish embroidery has been done, that enhances the beauty of this artisanal fabric. The dupatta is plain Chanderi with Mukaish in Lime Green, to help break the monotony and keep the attention on the tunic.
We will stitch the kurta for you, if you desire.
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.
IMP: The fabric is hand tied & dyed Leheriya, hence the colour will be non uniform. That is the nature and the charm of the craft. The dupatta will be closest match, as that is single dyed and not Leheriya. This is the unique charm of an artisanal piece.
Beautiful Mukaish Kurta Fabric on Leheriya, accompanied by a dupatta to make one of a kind set that harks to the antique Awadhi Couture style, when ladies of the erstwhile royal kingdom, wore Leheriya adorned with Mukaish embroidery! This piece however has travelled to 3 Indian states to complete its journey
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Mukaish Hand Embroidery in Honeycomb pattern following all processes from 'kadhai' (embroidery) to 'ghutaai' (rubbing of embroidery using glass bottle to set it) done by artisan cluster of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Leheriya hand resist tie & dye done by artisan cluster of Rajasthan.
Handloom Chanderi fabric woven by weaver cluster in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh.
Re creation of an archival style of Craft Confluence, prevalent in Nawab Era.
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. When done on the Leheriya pattern, that denotes Sands of Time, it creates a profound wearable art, and one that was very much worn in late 17th Century too!
POSHAAK (about the garment): The Kurta fabric is Leheriya pattern in beautiful hues of Orange. On top of this, honeycomb pattern Mukaish embroidery has been done, that enhances the beauty of this artisanal fabric. The dupatta is plain Chanderi with Mukaish in Orange, to help break the monotony and keep the attention on the tunic.
We will stitch the kurta for you, if you desire.
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.
IMP: The fabric is hand tied & dyed Leheriya, hence the colour will be non uniform. That is the nature and the charm of the craft. The dupatta will be closest match, as that is single dyed and not Leheriya. This is the unique charm of an artisanal piece.
This Ensemble is Made On Order only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.
Meiraas Exclusive Chikankari motif, Tulip Royale & Miniature Frame, has been conceptualised into an ensemble. It’s a novel art in Chikankari, introduced by Meiraas.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on Exclusive motif art by Meiraas
2. Exclusive & Rare Conceptual Chikankari Embroidery, with masterclass Jaali work
3. Handloom Chanderi & Pure Organza Silk (for dupatta)
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Tulips have captured the mind space of Art connoisseurs alike the World Over. Maybe its alluring form is the reason, or their vibrant colours, but the elegant and beautiful Tulips find themselves as the centrepiece in many works of Art, including Textiles, where they have a dominating presence in some cultures.
In Chikankari, we wanted these celebrated blossoms to be represented too, as the craft seems to be made for them. Our visit to a Tulip Show in New Delhi, in February of 2024, solidified this dream.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The intertwined pair of Tulips find their romantic adaptation in Chikankari, through Tulip Royale ensemble.
The front panel & sleeves has the Tulip Royale motif patterned heavily all through, creating a beautiful tone on tone effect in Ocean Blue shade of the Handloom Chanderi kurta.
The back of the Kurta has the Tulip Royale encased inside a miniature oval frame motif, to show the allure of the blossom & its representation in Art. This motif has the rarest 3D embroidery, & the first of its kind in Chikankari.
The complete oval miniature motif has been embroidered with Qasab Taar jaali, possibly the largest surface to have Jaali stitch in. The tulip encased inside this frame has other Chikankari stitches like Orma, Bijli & Shadow.
The Jaali embroidery changes the shade of the Blue of the miniature oval, while the blue of the portions where Shadow embroidery is done have another hue; then again, the flower area with Orma stitch is darker and different blue from the Jaali & Stalk part of the embroidery. This enables 3 subtly changed shades of Blue, achieved via masterclass embroidery technique.
The dupatta is Organza Silk with Tulip Motif Chikankari miniature boota scattered and Mukaish dots added all over. It adds to the ethereal charm of the whole ensemble.
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 Dupatta & Kurta (stitching & slip is complimentary). Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
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This Kurta is Made On Order only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.
Meiraas Exclusive Chikankari design, Kabootarbaazi, was launched in 2018. We created a variation of that Kurta, with a Kashmiri embroidery inspired neckline in Chikankari, & the statement back with our signature Kabootar & Mehraab.
The Dupatta is handcrafted with Mukaish & Chikankari on Pure Chiffon.
A unique and classic ensemble for all occasions, which you would like to cherish & pass on as heirloom
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on Exclusive motif art by Meiraas
2. Mukaish Hand Embroidery
3. Handloom Chanderi & Pure Chiffon (for dupatta)
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
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):
This beautiful Emerald Green Chikankari Kurta has a Kashmiri style heavy neckline of shadow & ghaspatti embroidery in tone on tone thread work. It also features a pair of Doves, flying towards the floral yoke, with subtle Mukaish highlights allover.
The back has a statement motif of Kabootar in Mehraab (archway).
The Kurta is accompanied by our a stunning Emerald Green Pure Chiffon Dupatta with miniature boota Chikankari and Mukaish.
A stunning piece for any occassion.
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) & Dupatta that can be shopped. Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
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This kurta is Made on order only. Please select your size from the size chart given & we will stitch the same accordingly.
Meiraas Bestseller Resham 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 the original Luxe version of the kurta with heavy motif work all through.
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. This Grape coloured kurta has tone on tone embroidery of the Cranes on Handloom Chanderi fabric, with their beaks & eyes highlighted with black thread detailing.
The work is very heavy on front panel & sleeves, compared to the regular Dance of the Cranes design, with the back having the eternal Dance of Love motif, accompanied my celestial Lotus motif all through. It is truly a grand dress.
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.
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This Kurta is Made on Order only. Please choose your size, and we will prepare the same accordingly.
Stunning and poetic defines this Cherry Red Gold Zari Silk (Tissue) kurta with Cherry coloured Resham Chikankari, featuring a unique Meiraas motif of Cherry Fruit with stems. An elegant piece of wearable art!
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery.
2. Novel motif art & layout created using hand carved motifs following all processes.
3. Handloom Zari Silk for Kurta
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well-researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Flowers, leaves and fruits, together form the symphony of a pleasure garden. They symbolise the rule of nature that signals budding, flowering and fruiting, to complete the natural cycle of birth and re-birth.
This Cherry motif is an elegant fruit & leaf motif, that is part of a bigger motif all three live giving energies of a plant.
With this addition to Chikankari bouquet, we have added one more fruit motif to the existing repertoire.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
Cherry tunic is made in Handloom Red Gold Zari Silk (Tissue), with Cherry motif embroidered in Resham Chikankari. The front panel & sleeves are heavily embroidered, while the back has a statement motif of intertwined Cherry leaves, stalks & fruits in a love knot.
This kurti does not need much in terms of accessories. Just some well-chosen diamonds or polkis are enough.
We wanted to create a functional Kurti, yet regal for the festive & wedding seasons, where one is running between events, & wants elegance and opulence, ready at their fingertips.
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 kurta. We will do the needful
If you wish to get a pair of Silk or Zari Silk pants made to complete this ensemble, then mail us at [email protected] and we will take the conversation forward.
This post has Kurta (stitching with full lining is complimentary) that can be shopped. Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
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Konia Boota shawl with diagonally placed corner motif or classic Konia embroidery on pure Merino Wool. A luxurious statement for elegant winters!
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery.
2. Antique motif art & layout created using hand carved motifs following all processes.
3. Chikankari on Pure Wool - A shawl to cherish & hand down over generations
4. Gender Fluid
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Chikankari has been seen as the summer wear for the past 100-150 years or so. However, the embroidery in itself, has enough mettle to be practised with perfect finesse on various fabrics. This has been the endeavour of Meiraas since our inception.
We wanted to make this Craft more fluid to other seasons as well, as Chikankari represents the silent art of tone on tone classic beauty, that is endearing to almost everyone in every season. It speaks of class, elegance, discerning taste and grace. Its foray into Shawls was more ordained than ever imagined.
We had started working on Chikankari Shawls since 2017, but the perfecting of its form happened now.
It is no surprise that our choice of colour for the first shawl was pure white with tone on tone embroidery, as that is the moodboard Chikankari is most associated with; A Class Apart Heirloom in the World of Luxury Drapes.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The Konia boota Resham Chikankari embroidered shawl takes inspiration from ivory & marble carvings that are delicate, timeless, rich & evocative, and the traditional konia boota classic warm drapes.
This pure merino wool shawl has been embroidered on tow diagonal ends with a very fine & intricate floral motif, featuring an array of rare stitches like Jaali (qasab taar), Bijli, Kaante, Phada, Keel, Kangan, kauri, amongst many stitches. The body is scattered with a beautiful miniature phool patti motif running all through the shawl.
This shawl is a lighter to drape, making it easier to drape on many occasions, and is a remarkable piece of wearable art.
This is an Heirloom Shawl that can be passed from generation to generation. More than the warmth that the wool gives, this will be a cherished memory full of warmth of hands that embroidered it, & hands that picked it up and owned it, like a piece of textile jewel, that it is.
P.S: You can get this shawl made on Pure Pashmina, & the colour can be customised too. Please email us at [email protected] to know more.
If you wish to see the shawl on a video call, then email us to fix appointment.
Kamal Sarovar gets an even more regal avatar in the form of our Luxury Shawls for winters! Resham Chikankari Shawl with allover jaal embroidery on pure Merino Wool. It doesn't get more luxurious than this.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery.
2. Antique motif art & layout created using hand carved motifs following all processes.
3. Chikankari on Pure Wool - A shawl to cherish & hand down over generations
4. Gender Fluid
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Chikankari has been seen as the summer wear for the past 100-150 years or so. However, the embroidery in itself, has enough mettle to be practised with perfect finesse on various fabrics. This has been the endeavour of Meiraas since our inception.
We wanted to make this Craft more fluid to other seasons as well, as Chikankari represents the silent art of tone on tone classic beauty, that is endearing to almost everyone in every season. It speaks of class, elegance, discerning taste and grace. Its foray into Shawls was more ordained than ever imagined.
We had started working on Chikankari Shawls since 2017, but the perfecting of its form happened now.
It is no surprise that our choice of colour for the first shawl was pure white, as that is the colour Chikankari is most associated with; and the choice of embroidery shade was White & Beige in resham threads! A Class Apart Heirloom in the World of Luxury Drapes.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The Kamal Sarovar allover embroidered Jaal shawl takes inspiration from ivory & marble carvings that are delicate, timeless, rich & evocative.
This pure merino wool shawl has been embroidered all through with intricate stitches of Chikankari like shadow, ghapsatti, phanda, keel & kangan, in shades of white & beige, making this shawl a remarkable piece of wearable art.
This is an Heirloom Shawl that can be passed from generation to generation. More than the warmth that the wool gives, this will be a cherished memory full of warmth of hands that embroidered it, & hands that picked it up and owned it, like a piece of textile jewel, that it is.
P.S: You can get this shawl made on Pure Pashmina, & the colour can be customised too. Please email us at [email protected] to know more.
If you wish to see the shawl on a video call, then email us to fix appointment.
Meiraas Resham Chikankari featuring the re created archival Shahi Paan motif. The natural hue Tussar Silk Kurta has some of the finest Resham Chikankari embroidery & is an outstanding piece of art.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores. The Shahi Paan motif was hand carved for Meiraas exclusively using an archival Chikankari work as reference.
Rarest stitches: The kurta features some of the rarest stitches like Qasab taar Jaali, Bijli which are hand cutwork stitches, Orma, Ghaspatti, Phanda, amongst many others to bring the antique art alive.
Sustainable fabric base - Tussar Silk
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard):
Paan is a very endearing moodboard of Lucknow, let alone the rest of Bharat. Paan holds not just aesthetic value for us, but it is also considered auspicious due to its various health benefits. The betel leaf is enjoyed amongst all sections of society, and has especially been patronised by the Royals of Lucknow.
Shahi Paan, which was akin to Art rolled inside the auspicious Betel Leaf, had the paan makers of that time apply the best of their culinary expertise to create a gilauri that was worthy of the Deity of the temple, which later travelled to Royal courts. This gilauri was especially wrapped with hand beaten pure silver foil called Warq.
Our Shahi Paan motif & the kalgi adorning atop it, is an homage to those Royal Beedas of the ancient past that are still in existence.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Shahi Paan natural Tussar Silk kurta has a stunning statement back of Paan and Kalgi motif, all archival motifs, that can be seen displayed in National Crafts Museum, New Delhi. Although our motif is much bigger, as that is how hand carving happens now.
Laced with very intricate detailing, the stunning motif on the back, is balanced by a beautifully minimal neckline & sleeve line. Jasmine flowers motifs adorn the front of the kurta, making it a regal & subtle piece that is perfect for Festivities & Weddings.
The kurta is paired with Glazed Cotton pants in the same shade. It adds depth & character to classic Chikankari, & makes it a novelty, without taking away from the core essence of the craft.
Additional Details: The Kurta is Made on Order only. Please feel free to give your custom sizing (please specify body or garment sizing), in case you don't find your perfect fit in our size chart.
The Kurta will be accompanied with a pair of plain Glazed Cotton Pants in same shade as Kurta. You can choose to make a pyajama or a pant; please put this option in the customer note.
For more queries, please mark a mail on [email protected] ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
This kurta is Made on Order only
An Oxblood shade Chikankari Kurta in our Noir series of exploring rich, dark shades. The Kurta is a classic in our Noir moodboard! It also amalgamates our Amer motif.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Exclusive Amer Motif hand carved following all processes.
2. Antiquemotif art & layout created using hand carved motifs 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):
Amer motif was created by us in the year 2020. The motif is a replica of Amer Fort, Jaipur Guldaan art done in Molten Glass in the original monument. This motif inspired us to create a range of Amer inspired Chikankari garments, as artfully, Amer Fort is one of the most beautiful forts we have seen so far.
To add to this, Noir, is a series we had created a couple of years back, to celebrate a new dimension in Chikankari embroidery - the tone on tone dark. We started this process with Black, & since then have tried Moss Green, and now moving to explore Oxblood shade. This kind of Chikankari is the opposite of classic & ethereal White on White or pastel Tone on Tone. This is rich, decadent, sultry, elegant, mysterious & yet, stately.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This rich Oxblood shade kurta has a beautiful ghaspatti bel neckline. It features an antique late 19th Century miniature flower vase motif, which also finds its parallel in Amer fort. This is why we picked this motif to go along with the grand Amer motif newly crafted by us.
This motif is scattered on the sleeves and front of the Kurta, and the back has the grand Amer Vase motif, along with keel bootis.
It is a beautiful, artful Kurta that is sure to turn heads and become a conversation starter.
If you wish to add plain Glazed Cotton pants in same shade to match, then please email us at [email protected] and will get back with pant costing and payment link along with the kurta.
This post has Kurta (stitching is complimentary) that can be shopped. Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
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 Homme...
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Antique quality statement Chikankari motifs used
3. Handloom Eri Silk or Ahimsa/Peace Silk, one of the most conscious and sustainable fabrics that is thermostatic and hence all weather conducive. It ages better with use.
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 we had added one of teh conscious fabrics, Eri Silk in its repertoire, with exemplary antique 3 taar Resham embroidery done on antique motifs with masterclass detailing.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The front of the kurta has an antique miniature floral booti scattered all over, with a fine Ghaspatti bel. The black on black rare work, on an even rarer fabric, gives it a very rich look. The sleeves have smaller floral bootis. The back has a stunning statement Floral Art arrangement. Finest and rarest of stitches in Chikankari have made this kurta come to reality.
The Quiet Luxury that Noir Homme exudes is a power dressing that is conscious, ethical and sustainable.
It is one incredible masterpiece & will be the most preferred wear for almost any occasion, and will age very well with repeated use. Being thermostatic in nature, this rare Chikankari Eri Silk kurta can be worn any time of the year.
Additional Details: Made On Order Kurta. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.
Drop us an email at [email protected] if you wish to get this kurta made on any other fabric than Eri Silk.
Meiraas introduces Airavat! The first of its kind motifs based on our Pauranic Literature & History. The Eri Silk kurta with Resham Chikankari exudes power & mystique!
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery with very extensive use of Jaali work
2. Meiraas Exclusive motif Art - Airavat! The mount of Indra
3. Handloom Eri Silk or Ahimsa/Peace Silk, one of the most conscious and sustainable fabrics that is thermostatic and hence all weather conducive. It ages better with use.
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Our Pauranic Literature & History mentions many great Gods, Demi Gods, Fantastical beasts that are deified, all of whom have birthed the species that exist today on our planet. Airavat, the father of elephants, is described as an 11 trunked, three headed, many tusked gigantic elephant king, that serves as the Mount of Indra, the God of Rain and the King of Devas.
Airavat has been a part of many Dev Asur battles, and has a significant presence in our Pauranic lores. The idea to introduce Pauranic creatures in Chikankari, was birthed basis an 18th Century swatch of Sri Lakshmi goddess in Chikankari, housed in National Museum, New Delhi.
This, and an informal interviews with private collectors and ancestral artisans confirmed, that Deities of Pauranic lore, were very much part of Chikankari.
Taking inspiration from this thought, we now launch our first motif of this kind, Airavat. The one that exudes Power & Intelligence, along with humility & grace!
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This Eri Silk kurta has one of the most stunning & creative workmanship of Meiraas. The statement back of Airavat features the 11 trunked Elephant King, hand carved in our unit, & brought to life using very fine quality craftsmanship using very extensive and intricate Qasab (Zari) Taar Jaali stitch (inspired from 18th Century Sri Lakshmi swatch in National Crafts Museum, New Delhi).
Other stitches like Murri, Ghaaspatti, Shadow complete this stunning, exclusive Jaali motif!
The front of the kurta has a Star shaped motif to bring in the celestial connect of Airavat, and those stars have also been done in Jaali stitch and closed using Orma sitch. The neckline has a ghaspatti bel.
The base of this stunning Yellow Kurta is handwoven Eri/Ahimsa/Peace Silk, with work done in shades of Rust & Dark Chocolate.
This is Quiet Luxury like never before! Just like Airavat & the species he birthed on Earth, this kurta represents Power & Gravity with its conceptual motif work that connects to our history, but also carried forward Ethical & Conscious tradition, with the use of Ahimsa Silk.
It is one incredible masterpiece & will be the most preferred wear for almost any occasion, and will age very well with repeated use. Being thermostatic in nature, this rare Chikankari Eri Silk kurta can be worn any time of the year.
Additional Details: Made On Order Kurta. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.
Drop us an email at [email protected] if you wish to get this kurta customised in any way.
This suit set is MADE ON ORDER and will take maximum 10-12 weeks to get made after placing the order. Stock quantity is mentioned to enable placing order. Dupatta shown in the photo is also made on order. In case you want quicker turn around, we can provide another Mukaish dupatta available in our stock.
Handloom Chanderi Kurta with golden dots of Deepmala Mukaish coupled with pure Organza Silk Dupatta with very rare Mukaish Satkhaani Jaali 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 bespoke tailoring only.
Margins in garments to enable longer wear.
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 Oxblood Red 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 will be further paired with Golden Trellis Mukaish Swarna Paatra Organza Dupatta Mukaish Organza dupatta, making the set a head turner. Stitching of the Kurta is also complimentary by us. Please leave your size at checkout.
You can add pants to match from Glazed Cotton Plain Pants
Note: Please mail us at [email protected] for colour or fabric customisation.
We have 1 Kurta ready to ship. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
Beautiful Grey coloured Chikankari Kurta with a finely embroidered neckline, sleeve detailing & a statement antique boota. A Kurta to wear at any time or occasion.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen Cotton
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Surmai or Kohl like Grey is the inspiration behind this kurta. We wanted a less explored shade like Grey to represent overcast skies.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Surmai kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a fine neckline with rare Chikankari stitches. The neckline has a rare work of Kauri stitch embroidery with qasab taar Jaali stitch cut inside Kauri. This work is rarely seen.
The sleeves has a ghaspatti embroidery detailing. The back has a statement antique motif of Awadh Matsya or Fish under the Nawab Crown, making this the minimalist elegant kurta not only perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal, but also a conversation starter.
This is a good wear for various formal or semi formal celebrations/events.
The kurta is made on Handloom Linen Cotton.
For more queries, please mark a mail on [email protected] ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
This Kurta is now Made on Order. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
Stunning Chocolate Brown coloured Chikankari Kurta with a finely embroidered neckline, sleeve detailing & a statement boota with antique boota. A Kurta to wear at any time or occasion.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen Cotton
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Dhara or Earth is the inspiration behind this kurta. We wanted a less explored shade like brown to represent one of the key elements of nature - Earth.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Dhara kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a fine neckline with rare Chikankari stitches. This Kurta has very beautiful Murri stitch work on the neckline, and the statement motif at the back is done in very detailed Phanda stitch.
The sleeves has a phanda embroidery detailing. The back has a statement antique round motif with floral detailing, symbolising Earth & its life nurturing properties, making this the minimalist elegant kurta not only perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal, but also a conversation starter.
This is a good wear for various formal or semi formal celebrations/events.
The kurta is made on Handloom Linen Cotton.
For more queries, please mark a mail on [email protected] ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
This kurta is Made on Order only. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
A Kurta straight from the memories of childhood. A relaxed, yet formal style of Kurta with side neckline, that spells elegance & class.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Our childhood memories shaped this classic Kurta, that is altogether out from the Chikankari scene now. Saanjh refers to the laidback evenings of Lucknow, when poets, authors, and men of political & creative bent of mind would gather in each others' homes (almost every day), and regale everyone with evenings full of conversations & creativity. We miss those laidback times.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Saanjh kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a classic side neckline with very fine museum quality neck detailing with rarest Chikankari stitches.
The Kurta neckline is made in very fine Jaali & Murri stitches on Chikankari. They are made like a flower bel in classic old style.
The back of the kurta has a miniature statement motif of Awadh Matsya (Fish) under the Nawab crown, making this kurta an excellent conversation starter. The rest of the Kurta has been left without embroidery, for the minimalist, elegant charm, that is perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal.
The kurta is made on Handloom Pure Linen.
For more queries, please mark a mail on [email protected] ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
We have 1 Kurta ready to ship. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
Brilliant Sky Blue coloured Chikankari Kurta with a finely embroidered neckline, sleeve detailing & a statement boota with floral boota. A Kurta to wear at any time or occasion.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): 'Neelam se Nabh' or Sky with is blue like Sapphire, this is the mood board behind this kurta. The hue of Sky Blue is a calming, uplifting, joyous, and a must have in the wardrobe.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Nabh kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a fine neckline with rare Chikankari stitches. This Kurta has a lovely neckline made in shadow, kauri, murri, keel, kangan stitches.
The sleeves has a phanda embroidery detailing. The back has a statement double motif of an antique floral form that is detailed with stitches like ghaspatti, bakhiya, phanda and orma, making this the minimalist elegant kurta that is perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal. This is a good wear for various formal or semi formal celebrations/events.
The kurta is made on Handloom Pure Linen.
For more queries, please mark a mail on [email protected] ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
We have 1 Kurta ready to ship. Please select your size from the given chart, and mention the same in Customer Note during checkout.
Brilliant Yellow coloured Chikankari Kurta with a finely embroidered neckline, sleeve detailing & a statement boota at the back with Qasab taar Jaali. A Kurta to wear at any time or occasion.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Old, classic motifs: The Kurta uses old classic motifs of Chikankari, away from the commercial market mores.
Sustainable fabric base - Handloom Linen
Bespoke stitching.
KHAYAL (moodboard): Surya or the Energy of Sun has fuelled the imagination of this Kurta. The hue of Yellow is a radiant, uplifting one, and a must have in the wardrobe.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Surya kurta is made in Classic Minimalist moodboard & has a fine neckline with rare Chikankari stitches. The fine neckline has Ghaspatti, phanda, kauri, shadow detailing
The sleeves has a phanda embroidery detailing.
The highlight of this kurta is the statement back, that has a motif of Sun, which is detailed painstakingly with Qasab taar ki jaali, making this the minimalist elegant kurta that is perfect to wear at any occasion, whether semi formal or formal. This is especially a good wear for Haldi functions, along with various other formal or semi formal celebrations.
The kurta is made on Handloom Pure Linen.
For more queries, please mark a mail on [email protected] ; we will be happy to guide you through the process.
Swarna, or the one that is Gold! This Gold Zari Silk Kurta & Dupatta ensemble from Meiraas, is anointed with delicate Resham Chikankari. A statement in itself, not much, but subtle accessories are needed, after one wears this kurta.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery.
2. Novel motif art & layout created using hand carved motifs following all processes.
3. Handloom Zari Silk for Kurta
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Swarna is a hue we love! We introduced the fabric of Zari Silk (or Tissue) with Resham Chikankari, back in 2020, with our Dhanlakshmi collection. Since then, this is one of our most revered & loved creations.
Our moodboard was inspired by the ancient Indian sculptures that showcased very intricate & deep work on rich fabrics. We wanted to explore this unexplored dimension with Chikankari work, and it turned out ethereal!!
POSHAAK (about the dress):
The Swarna Ambi dupatta has beautiful Gold Ambi motifs on two sides of the daaman diagonally. The workmanship in the Ambi motif is exquisite with many rare stitches, including qasab taar ki jaali. The rest of the dupatta is embroidered with a very intricate miniature diskette shaped floral motif, which is further highlighted by Mukaish embroidery. The delicate, yet rich dupatta is made on Tissue Georgette fabric allowing a light weight & flattering drape. Please see the full dupatta images by scrolling till the end.
Swarna tunic, on the other hand, is made in Handloom Gold Zari Silk, with Resham Chikankari floral booti scattered in minimalist design mood board, as that is all this fabric needs to dress up. We wanted to create a more functional Kurti for the festive & wedding seasons, where one is running between events, & wants elegance and opulence, ready at their fingertips.
Just add some well chosen diamonds or emeralds with this Kurti, for a rich and yet sublime look.
There is a difference of shades in Swarna Ambi dupatta & Kurta. The dupatta is very light Gold, while the Kurta is Gold (please refer to the images). When worn together, they both complement each other very well, in giving a gradient effect. The pants should be made to match the Kurta.
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
If you wish to get a pair of Silk or Zari Silk pants made to complete this ensemble, then mail us at [email protected] and we will take the conversation forward.
This post has Dupatta & Kurta (stitching & slip is complimentary) that can be shopped. Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
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This Kaftan set is Made on Order only
A breezy and elegant Kaftan & Pants ensemble set with dainty Resham Chikankari in Meiraas Exclusive motifs. The Kaftan on soft Handloom Cotton is a dream!
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery on absolutely novel motif art.
2. Exclusive Amer Motif hand carved following all processes.
2. Antique motif art & layout created using hand carved motifs following all processes.
3. Handloom Cotton
4. Conceptual Chikankari work, that might someday be housed in a museum of crafts, or a well researched coffee table book.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Spring has announced its arrival with this Chikankari Kaftan Set! The statement motif used here is our Yellow Bell motif created in the year 2018. This motif is inspired by the Rajput fresco art. We wanted to design a Kaftan Set that a patron can wear and lounge around in one of the luxury forts of Rajasthan, whether by the pool, or for a tea time or brunch.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This Kaftan & Pant set is crafted in soft, handwoven cotton. It has a glorious fall, that is perfect for summers. The central statement motif at the back is our Bell Flower motif. The front has a miniature antique motif of floral buds.
The ivory base kurta has embroidery done in 3 pastel shades, to bring out the relaxed and subtle shades of summer.
The set is perfect for lounging in vacations.
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