Grey Cotton Chikankari Dhoti

Elegant and modern, this dhoti from Fabindia is composed of cotton fabric of the highest calibre. When you wear this silhouette, it makes you stand out from the crowd. It has a side zip closure, a curved ankle-length hemline, and chikankari embroidery at the edges, which adds extra flair. Wear it with a long kurta or tunic, long earrings, and jutties to any traditional event.

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.