Beige Silk Chikankari Long Kurta

Delicate embroidery worked across the neckline of this regular-fit silk calf-length kurta gives it a quiet festive elegance. Round neck slit, 3/4th sleeves, straight silhouette. The silk fabric has a natural sheen and drapes smoothly, making it comfortable and refined for celebrations. Pair with Fabindia lace-trim trousers and embellished sandals, or layer with a printed dupatta.

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.