Mustard Chikankari Long Kurta

This viscose-blend long kurta has a soft texture and fine details that make it comfortable to wear during celebrations. The chikankari work gives it a delicate depth, and the Chinese collar and curved hem give it a soft shape. The full sleeves balance out the shape, and the thigh-length cut makes it easy to move around. For a polished holiday look, wear it with churidar trousers or pyjamas.

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.