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.
Firozi Chikankari & Mukaish Kurta with Meiraas Exclusive motif embroidery.
There is only 1 kurta available that can fir size S - XXL. Please choose your size from the size chart, and mention it the checkout note
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 (moodboard):
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 Chikankari embroidered pigeon motif, created by Meiraas under Falaknuma Collection. This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress):
A flight of pigeons is shown in this Firozi Chikankari Kurta, that is smattered with Mukaish highlights to create an ethereal glow. This kurta is made on very soft handspun & handwoven cotton, making it ideal wear for summers, or any other month. The coming together of our Exclusive Chikankari done in Resham taar, Mukaish & the soft Firozi colour, make this a stunning piece of wearable art.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched up-till sizes S to XXL only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary. Ready Length:Approx. 46 inches.
3 hand embroideries of Awadh in one kurta!!
Soothing Mango Yellow Chikankari & Daraz Kurta with Mukaish detailing on Handspun Handloom Cotton.
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
Daraz applique embroidery in fish pattern
Handspun Handloom soft Cotton
Bespoke Tailoring with margins
Hand Dyed in Azo Free dyes
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Mango Yellow - When one thinks of Lucknow & summers, it is impossible not to think of the sweet nectarine mangoes of the region. As soon as fresh mangoes of the season come in, one whiff of the freshly plucked ones, sends anyone into an ecstasy of sensory pleasure of roaming in a beautiful mango orchard. This is what we wanted to capture through this design.
POSHAAK (about the dress): The central embroidery feature of this kurta is the Flower Motif on the Macchli Gate of Rumi Darwaza. When one sees this emblem of Awadh, one can see the two fishes on either side of a majestic flora. That flora is the central motif on the hemline & back motif of this kurta. A miniature version of the same, has been added to the body of the kurta. The fish motifs are done in Daraz to give this kurta the complete feel of the concept. The mango yellow shade, & smattering of Mukaish adds to the beauty of this piece.
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 beautiful & functional resham Chikankari Achkan cut kurta on Pure Handwoven Linen.
The cut is inspired by some classic old tailoring achkan kurtas, found in antique private collections. Such bespoke tailoring ensures perfect coverage & fall on the body.
The Sustainability Quotient (TSQ):
Masterclass Resham Chikankari on antique Chikankari motifs
Old school bespoke tailoring that ensures perfect coverage & fall
Functional styling to enable maximum wear of the dress
Pure Handloom Linen fabric
In seam margins to ensure more wearability of the garment
Khayal (moodboard):
When creating this dress, we wanted to delve into the very functional old school tailoring, that is rare to find now. This is a fine Jacket style front open Kurta dress. The style is borrowed from Achkan worn by Nawab Aristocracy in the old days. The design is made more contemporary & has been reimagined for women. The embroidery has minimalist and antique sensibility, with focus given to fine quality craftsmanship. Mother of Pearl buttons add a regal grace to this dress.
Poshaak (about the garment):
The old school tailored Linen Achkan Dress, has front open styling. The Resham Chikankari has been done in a V shape on the front with two colour threads - White & Firozi. This has been done to bring out the beauty of the work & material both. The back has an antique Paan motif that can be found in antique research books of the craft. It is a truly a travel back in fashion times, but with a contemporary twist.
The stitching of this Achkan Kurta was perfected after numerous trials. It has been heavily researched & antique masterclass stitching expertise has been revived for it, so that it fits all body types, especially Indian. The button patti has a broad strip of fabric on the inside of the kurta to provide full coverage & comfort in any posture.
The model in one of the images is wearing L size Kurta to absolute comfort & perfection.
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
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.
Meiraas Exclusive Shahi Paan Gold Zari Silk Kurta with cotton silk plain pants to match. This Kurta is MADE ON ORDER and can also be created on Rose Gold Zari Silk fabric.
This Kurta Pant set is MADE ON ORDER only & will take 13 weeks approx to get made & dispatched.
THE SUSTAINABILITY QUOTIENT:
Shahi Paan Chikankari motif re created by Meiraas using reference from old archived motifs housed in prestigious textile museums.
Bijli Boota Chikankari motif re created by Meiraas using reference from old archived motifs housed in prestigious textile museums.
2 Taar Chikankari work featuring some of the most spectacular stitches of Chikankari
Handwoven Pure Gold Zari Silk Fabric (we now have Rose Gold available too).
Seamless Margins inside to make a more long lasting Kurta, which is a rarity in ready to wear.
KHAYAL: Moodboard
"When you think of Chikankari, you invariably think of the Classic white on White. There is an ethereal charm of tone on tone Chikankari, that seems like a whisper of the soul whose hands embellished the fine fabric. They carry the joy, the tears, the stories, the candour that the artisans share, while the needles bring alive each Flower, Knot, Trellis; but how much more beautiful would it be, if this whisper was instead on Gold. It would be probably reminiscent of the Jama, that the Royals of yore used to wear, something that is today exclusively housed in very prestigious Textiles museums of the World. For me, as a designer and a connoisseur, it is heart wrenching to see beautiful embroidery housed in a Museum, to be gawped at, but designated to a fate where it shall never be part of someone else’s story.Shahi Paan Kurta is our endeavour from The Art and Antiquities Project of Meiraas, for which we travel through museums, seek crafts in Temples and study Historical archived images, so that the Queens in us can make these designs a part of our unique story again." - Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Creative, Meiraas.
POSHAAK: About the outfit
2 Taar Resham Chikankari Kurta on Handwoven Gold Zari Silk Fabric. The back of the kurta has Shahi Paan statement motif. The front has Bijli Boota revival motif. The neckline is round boatneck style, with very fine antique trellis stitch detailing. The same detailing is given on the sleeves. The Kurta is fully lined using soft cotton & is made in straight cut style, with 3/4th sleeves.
The Kurta will be paired with Pants in same hue in Cotton Silk fabric. Pants will be straight with both elastic & tie up details.
Please select Kurta size from the size chart given for the set. You can leave specific instructions & Pants size in customer note. For Pants Size chart see last image
To get this Kurta made in Rose Gold Zari Silk fabric instead, drop us a mail at namaste@meiraas.com
Imp: This Kurta is Made On Order. 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 our Exclusive Pine Cone Jugnu Mukaish Dupatta, with a very unique Mukaish embroidery, that cannot be found easily in even amongst the premium Chikankari pieces.
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. Exclusive & Rare Mukaish Pine Cone style embroidery.
3. Handloom Chanderi & Handloom Organza (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 Dove Grey Chikankari Kurta has a Kashmiri style heavy neckline of shadow & ghaspatti embroidery in white thread work. A pair of Doves is 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 Umrao Mukaish Pine Cone Jugnu dupatta, an Exclusive & Rare Mukaish creation, in grey shade to match.
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.
Imp: The set is Made on Order. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.
Meiraas Exclusive Chikankari design, Shahi Paan, was launched in 2020, and was made using an archival motif as reference. This is a Chikankari Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi with the dupatta accompanying this Kurta in Handloom Organza fabric with Gold and Silver Zari Ganga Jamuna borders.
A stunning 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 created using archival motifs.
2. Exclusive Shahi Paan motif carved following all processes, including making a new needle to carve such an intricate motif
3. Handloom Chanderi & Handloom Organza (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):
When you think of Chikankari, you invariably think of the Classic fine quality thread work, that once defined the look of this embroidery . There is an ethereal charm of that era of Chikankari, that seems like a whisper of the soul whose hands embellished the fine fabric. They carry the joy, the tears, the stories, the candour that the artisans shared, while the needles brought alive each Flower, Knot, Trellis; but how much more beautiful would it be, if this whisper of Fine Chikankari was not just relegated to beautiful coffee table books & museums as part of archived history of Textiles. It is heart wrenching to see beautiful embroidery motifs of Chikankari housed in Textile Museums, to be gawped at, but designated to a fate where they shall never be part of someone else’s story.
Shahi Paan Kurta is our endeavour from The Art and Antiquities Project of Meiraas, for which we travel through museums, seek crafts in Temples and study Historical archived images, so that the Queens in us can make these designs a part of our unique story again
POSHAAK (about the dress):
This beautiful pastel lemon yellow Kurta has breathtaking Shahi Paan embroidery done in 2 Taar Resham thread as the statement back. The front of the Kurta has Meiraas Bijli Boota embroidered, making this a Kurta with two stunning archival embroideries in one Kurta that you can cherish forever & hand down generations as part of keepsake embroidery. The bright yellow thread work on pastel lemony base, makes it classic & vibrant at the same time
The Kurta is accompanied by a stunning bright yellow Dupatta in Handloom Organza fabric with Gold and Silver Zari Ganga Jamuna borders. The Dupatta has a Crescent Moon motif with an inverted Paan in two diagonal konia, and floral bootas allover the body in white thread work.
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.
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 & Pistachio embroidery.
The dupatta accompanying this Kurta is in Handloom Organza fabric with Gold and Silver Zari Ganga Jamuna borders.
A unique yet classic ensemble 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 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) & Dupatta that can be shopped. Pants can be added extra, as explained above.
Artisan Skill Enhancement: The dresses are embroidered by our Rajnigandha unit, who till 2019 were used to working on what is termed as "chaalu kaam" or fast moving Chikankari goods. They had never worked on such a skilled piece that helped them invest more creative hours & therefore earn better piece with creative satisfaction
Paan Motif: Usage of the much less used Paan Motif in regular work also, so that this motif can be revived.
Handloom Chanderi fabric: Making this dress a Handwoven & Handcrafted delight
KHAYAL (Moodboard): "When I was going to design Kalidar Dresses for my portfolio, I started with seeing what was available in Chikankari Kalidar Dresses in general. I was quite disappointed then seeing the spangly and strictly One Time Wear Kalidars that lacked classic appeal and clearly could be worn in very loud gatherings. It is definitely not the style of Meiraas.
Here I would also like to divulge, that at the risk of losing business, I have put my foot down on making “gowns” (whatever that means) and One Time Wears as much as I could.
For my Kalidar Dresses, I revisited some films from 1960s, where Kalidar Frocks, both Knee Length and Calf Length were worn by vintage actresses. The ease, the charm, the subtlety and the flow - I wanted that. I will especially recall Sadhana’s short one in Mere Mehboob, and Padmini’s beautiful orange one in Mera Naam Joker, in a Qawali song. Smart, easy to dress up and down, laidback and classic.
Something you can wear anywhere, anytime.
Here’s presenting a series on one of my favourite themes - Dolce Far Niente aka The Sweetness of Doing Nothing”
- Vidhi Rastogi, Head of Design, Meiraas
POSHAAK (About the Dress): Tiffany's Blue Chikankari Flared Dress on Finest Quality Handloom Chanderi with gorgeous flare & very dear embroidery of Lucknow's unique Paan Boota both on front & back in absolutely same pattern. This classic piece of Old World Dress is created keeping the drama of yesteryears in mind. Wear, twirl & watch the elegance overpower everyone.
The dress comes with a soft cotton detachable slip.
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.
Regal Peach coloured Boteh (boota) Kurta Dupatta set with running floral motif on the front body. The back has small floral bootis to give an overall neat look to the ensemble. A Chanderi dupatta matches the floral bootis on the body the kurta back. Lace detailing adds to the beauty of the ensemble.
Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas, along with cotton detachable slip.
We have just 1 piece in this ensemble that can be made from S - XXL, so leave your size in the Customer Note, as per our size chart given.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Antique hand carved wooden hand block motif printing, following all processes
3. Handloom Chanderi fabric
ARTISANAL CHIKANKARI BY MEIRAAS
KHAYAL (moodboard): Boteh or Boota is the backbone of the crafts of India. Revered globally since the most ancient times, the Indian art of Boteh making, that captures vivid imagination into a miniature art form, which is repeated as a pattern on the gossamer fabrics, has captured the design ideology of fashion, Worldover.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Boteh or Boota of a floral miniature adorns the beautiful Blush Peach Kurta all over the front panel, along with neck detailing. The rest of the body & dupatta has smaller miniature motifs to balance out the minimalist, classy look. 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.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched uptil sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Ready length will be maximum 46-47 inches approx.
Bright Yellow Resham Chikankari Embroidered Kurta on soft Handloom Cotton. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
We have 1 piece of this kurta that can be made from size S - XXL. Please choose your size from the size chart and leave it at the Customer Note during checkout.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery
2. Fine Quality antique hand block Chikankari motifs carved following all processes.
3. Handcrafted Daraz applique embroidery of Fish motifs; a very rare applique from Lucknow.
3. Handloom Cotton
KHAYAL (mood-board):
Dussehri is a variety of bright yellow mango that is famed for its sweet nectarine taste and its heritage crop based in Lucknow & its surrounding areas. Native to the city of Chikankari embroidery, since very ancient times, the bright yellow Dussehri mango has inspired a legion of design moodboards that dominate this subtle & regal needle craft.
POSHAAK (about the dress): Bright yellow coloured Chikankari Kurta with Fish pattern Daraz applique on the neckline & sleeves. This applique style is becoming extremely rare now, & was revived by Meiraas in 2019. The body of the kurta has beautiful & antique miniature motifs of paisley (mango). The daaman panel of the Kurta has a stunning antique embroidery, along with a statement back. The extremely soft Handloom Cotton base gives the Kurta a very flattering fall, & provides extreme comfort, while being elegant.
Additional Details: This Kurta can be stitched upto sizes S (small) to XXL (Extra Extra Large) only. Please select your size & we will stitch it complimentary.
Soft Green Handloom Chanderi Kurta with Mrigya Chikankari embroidery. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
Only SMALL and XL size is READY TO SHIP.
The Sustainability Quotient (SQ):
1. Exclusive Meiraas motifs carved following all antique processes.
2. Skilled Resham Hand Embroidery with rare & exquisite stitches
3. Handwoven Chanderi produced In House by Meiraas.
KHAYAL (moodboard):
The motifs here represent the beauty of the "graam" or village of Awadh, just on the outskirts of the historic city of Lucknow.
The "mrig" (deer) following the Kastoori (fragrance) of "Mrignayani" (lady) is a poetry etched in Chikankari. This block was made by the son of our block print master. We were so encouraged to see the young generation's interest in creating such artful motifs that we adopted this motif as part of Meiraas collection.
POSHAAK (about the dress): The Mrig and Mrignayani are embroidered in this Meiraas Exclusive Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi. The Soft Green shade adds a regal touch to the Kurta.
Important: The kurta will come with a detachable slip complimentary from Meiraas, along with stitching & finishing also complimentary.
White Handloom Chanderi Kurta with Meiraas Bisaat (Chessboard) Chikankari embroidery. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
Only SMALL and XL, XXL size is READY TO SHIP.
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
5.Lace detailing added by all girls unit.
KHAYAL (mood-board):
The Power of the Next Move!!
Taking inspiration from celebrated Indian author, Munshi Premchand's story, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, we created Bisaat. Celebrated Indian Filmmaker, Satyajit Ray, also made a classic adaptation of this story in 1977. Bisaat or the chessboard was the biggest conversation starter in Awadh; this past legacy has been recreated on this showstopper saree.
Painstaking research work was done to recreate these motif that you can read here Falaknuma
POSHAAK (about the dress): Red & Black motifs of Chess stand boldly against the butter white backdrop of the Kurta - Power of Silence. The back has one statement motif of Black & Red Chessboard fitted inside a Paisley Shape to draw the Awadhi connect to the design board. The kurta is a statement conversation piece & best worn without dupatta.
Important: The kurta will come with a detachable slip complimentary from Meiraas, along with stitching & finishing also complimentary.
Lilac Handloom Chanderi Kurta with Patta Patta Boota Boota Chikankari embroidery. Stitching of the Kurta is complimentary by Meiraas.
The Kurta is only Made to Order and will take 13 weeks maximum to get made
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 (moodboard):
Patta Patta Boota Boota is a poem by Mir Taqi Mir, a celebrated poet of both Delhi School of Poetry & Lucknow School of Poetry. His beautiful poem is the Khayal or inspiration to name this Boota that finds itself as part of Murals in all Rajasthani, Luckhnavi, Delhi art 15th Century onwards or maybe even later. This motif of Chikankari is an exclusive design of Meiraas launched in 2018.
POSHAAK (about the dress):You will feel the lyrics of Patta Patta Boota Boota in the silky voice of Ghulam Ali when you see this delicate floral motif in Lilac colour embroidery in Meiraas Exclusive Kurta made on Handloom Chanderi.
Important: The kurta will come with a detachable slip complimentary from Meiraas, along with stitching & finishing also complimentary.