Being one of the most popular and traditional embroidery styles, Chikankari, introduced by the Mughals, is one classic handwork that is a favourite amongst every Indian woman. Known for their sheer elegance and rich look they exude, chikankari outfits are almost every Indian couturier's cult weave for decades now. Even though chikankari only started as a white-on-white embroidery work on muslin cloth, it has now embraced the use of colors.
1. Anarkali suits
Most commonly worn and loved in the suit-set format, chikankari is used in kurta-sets in many versatile ways! Ah, the charm of a well-tailored, beautifully embroidered and subtly designed chikankari dress or suit-set cannot be underestimated!
Indian fashion designers have found many ways to adapt this technique into their collections, keeping this art-form alive in modern times while also adding their own zest to its traditional techniques.
2. Pretty & Poised In A Lucknowi Kurti
A tonal white chikankari kurta with white or pink embroidery in classic lucknowi style is an absolute essential for every desi-girl’s wardrobe! Wear a lucknowi kurta style in lovely summer appropriate colours for maximum impact! These kurtis look fabulous on women from all walks of life – college-going younglings to older matriarchs who have seen many monsoons and know how to live life like a boss!
3. Long Cape chikankari kurtis!
A chikankari kurta may be an ideal match on party nights and festive days - but to stay trendy, desi and cool for the summer, we highly recommend the front open long cape kurti and more casual kurti version! these suits and kurtas are a great desi party-wear option if you are jaded and bored with the usual western dresses for night-outs.
4. Chikankari Dupatta!
Beautiful, tonal and traditionally in light pastels and white, a chikankari dupatta can add a subtle, yet magnificent flair to any kurta combo! This is a style often worn during morning ceremonies at weddings or festive seasons and is enchanting and endearing at the same time.
5. Chikankari Saree!
An embodiment of grace and femininity, when embellished with chikankari - the saree is a total winner! The appeal of chikankari embroidery sarees lie in their lightweight and subtle characteristics. Unlike most embroideries, Chikan work is light and soft - making it a practical, comfortable and gorgeous alternative to prints or solids.
6. Legally Beautiful Chikankari Lehenga!
Owing to their simplicity and timelessness, a lot of brides are picking elegant chikankari lehengas for their wedding revelries. There's nothing that can ever beat the charm of a red lehenga. And when it is coupled with chikankari work, mokaish, mirrors and all the other sterling embellishments, it only gets better!
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