You can seldom go wrong in Chikankari embroidery. It is a perfect accompaniment to any style aesthetic be it minimalistic or flamboyant. A textile art that traveled from Persia centuries ago, Chikankari first got its due when the court of Oudh was shifted to the city of Lucknow. For every inch of embroidered yarn in the front side outline, there is atleast twice the length that traverses on the reverse side between the outlines to give each motif an embossed appearance.
The most popular motif of a Chikankari saree is the paisley or mango-shaped motif in various sizes. The creeper or the vines. and the jaali, a patterned window paneling in Mughal architecture are the other commonly used motifs.
Gotta or small golden embellishments are stitched to the saree to add a slight sparkle and a touch of glam.
This saree is ready to wear with fall and pico done. An unstitched blouse fabric is included.
*Note: There may be minor variations in the shade, the texture of the product. Hues/textures show differently due to variations in screen settings and other factors,
*Note: This is a handmade saree and there may be slight inconsistencies such as in it's embroidery . These are characteristic of handmade products and attest to their originality and are not considered as defects.
Note: Chikankari work causes the sarees to scrunch a little so the saree width will be slightly less than regular sarees.