Brown Silk Blend Chikankari Arcadian Top

What stands out first is the quiet texture of this silk blend top. The fabric feels smooth on the skin and sits lightly through the day. As a top, it keeps the shape easy with a clean neckline that pairs well with different bottoms. Chikankari adds detail across the surface without making it feel heavy. Wear it with straight pants or a softer skirt when you want something simple.

Craft Details

The Persian word Chikan, refers to the creation of delicate patterns on a fabric using several stitches such as tepchi, jaali, murri amongst others. Enriched with this fine craft of Chikankari this highly skilled and elaborate embroidery technique renders ornate motifs that are floral or geometric with exquisite attention to detail, lending it gossamer like quality. This craft is practised in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.