The Enduring Magic of Chikankari

At the pinnacle of art, heritage, and culture, the Chikankari-embroidered saree is a luxurious, elegant, and highly sophisticated garment. From its luscious silk and garden-like spreads embellished with intricate kamdani, gleaming mirrors, shining zari, and star-like dots of mukaish, to its ornate, innately exquisite embroidery which is brought together piece by piece (each one meticulously stitched by hand), the Chikankari saree is a cornucopia of delights for the wearer. Looking upon it from a distance alone is often reason enough to inspire a sigh of longing for a time of dreams, of tales from faraway lands, of needlework so fine as to be considered poetic in its own right.

Reminiscent of the old lanes of Dili and Lucknow, where our favourite saree shops would roll out yards and yards of drapes for us to choose, with a careless flush the silk would unfold like a lush wave of glitz and stars brought to life against a colourwheel sky. Our festive collection, drawing inspiration from this nostalgia, presents a shimmering array of handwoven Tussar silk sarees with Chikankari hand-embroidery and Kaamdani metalwork from Lucknow.

The Chikankari saree isn’t just a style statement. It is an invitation to become a part of the living, thriving, ever-transforming ghazal of an ancient craft whose true kingdom lies in the realm of fables. This festive season, walk with us as we follow the poetry of the needle. Become a part of living history.