Look Stunning in Our Chikankari Sarees Online

Chikankari sarees can elevate your whole look in minutes. The intricate thread work of the sarees adds a sophisticated touch of elegance. The weaving technique of Chikankari makes it a suitable choice for women to adorn any occasion. Pure Chikankari sarees originated in Lucknow, and the Mughals influenced the weaving technique.  

Artwork of Pure Chikankari Saree

The intricate detailing of Chikankari threadwork became popular as more and more women utilized Chikankari to enhance the already spectacular embroidery on their sarees. The embroidery offers subtle elegance and makes the sarees look appealing. Chikankari detailing can be done on any fabric, ranging from linen and cotton to georgette and chiffon. The pretty Chikankari artwork is a blend of the traditional saree with the Mughal designs and is a reason which endears the sarees to the hearts of women. 

Chikankari Sarees Facts 

The name Chikankari is obtained from the Persian word ‘chakin’, which implies making intricate designs on a piece of cloth. However, according to other theories, this artwork is also connected to the state of Bengal, and there the word denotes fine. 

Pure Chikankari sarees have diverse histories and specific remarkable facts that you may not know. In India, Nur Jahan, the wife of the Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, popularised the craft of Chikankari. The Persians were the ones who brought the artwork to the courts of Jahangir in India. 

The art of Chikankari is also known as shadow work. It is a picturesque art of complex embroidery that is done with a needle on the fabric. The needlework needs dedication and effort on the part of the craftsmen. Accuracy is one aspect of the embroidery work for creating beautiful and uniform patterns and designs. 

Chikankari embroidery has different designs and patterns, such as keelkangan, murree, bakhia, and lerchi. It has a labyrinth embroidery pattern that uses motifs of the Mughal theme and design. 

Initially, only white thread went into making the embroidery, but with time, colorful threads came to be used for setting the trend and keeping up to date with modern fashion. 

Enhance Your Look with Statement Jewellery

Pair your pure Chikankari saree with statement jewellery to attract the attention of everyone. Diamond jewellery would look the best with these kinds of sarees. The brightly coloured sarees would be best complemented with a simple diamond necklace to get the perfect look for any occasion. 

How Can You Identify Real Chikankari Sarees While Buying Chikankari Sarees 

To determine whether the Chikankari saree is original, you should look for the type of embroidery the saree has. If the saree is handcrafted, it would inevitably have French knots. Criss-cross embroidery and shadow stitch. These kinds of embroideries are not found in machine work. 

Chikankari sarees are generally famous in Lucknow as the sarees originated in that place, and women love to wear these sarees to look pretty and elegant. The saree is popular worldwide for its beauty; every woman should own one in their wardrobe. The saree is intrinsically linked to the Indian tradition and is a must-have for every woman who loves Indian culture. 

These sarees last for years and can be passed on from one generation to the next. The design of the sarees is charming, and the sarees have a unique look due to their exclusive craftsmanship.

Buy Chikankari Saree Online from Beatitude

A wide variety of the best Chikankari sarees are available online at Beatitude. Cotton Chikankari sarees are the most popular as they offer optimum comfort during summer. We have an exclusive collection of Chikankari sarees online in different fabrics and colours. Chikankari sarees are an epitome of class, sophistication, and style as they express your personality and add a touch of modernity to your traditional wear. You can style any kind of blouse with the georgette Chikankari sarees. 

Style With Beatitude

Beatitude offers to modify the style of saree draping for modern women in a new avatar while holding on to the beauty of the Indian tradition. You can create a globally iconic style statement with our unique ways of saree draping. 

Our collection of pure Chikankari sarees is specially curated to suit all women of every shape and size. Our stylists offer unique and trendy ideas that let you flaunt your style in vogue. 

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Beatitude is your luxury destination to India’s best handwoven and handcrafted designer sarees, dupattas, ethnic wear, jewellery, designer blouses and more. Beatitude means “supreme blessedness” or “Moksha” in hindi – the ultimate state of union of soul with divinity. At Beatitude, we aim to provide the ultimate “blessed” feeling to our customers with uniquely designed and handcrafted pieces. It’s simply a paradise for those in love with fabrics. Beatitude amalgamates the Soulful expression of a weaver, Artistic tale of a designer and a Luxurious Dream of a buyer. A strong play of textures, weaves, colours and designs create beautiful experiences for all those passionate about the beauty of the loom. Our sarees are designed by our in-house fashion designers and textile engineers and painstakingly hand woven by the skilled weavers from different states of India. This is in-line with our GLOCAL approach that is much close to our heart. Through Beatitude we take the local craftsmanship to a global stage.

FAQs

1. Does Beatitude have a physical store where I can check the designer chikankari saree collection?
   No, Beatitude is an online marketplace for handcrafted and designer sarees. We do not have a physical store but have various options for chikankari sarees online shopping.
   
   
2. What can I do with my Chikankari Saree if I get bored of it or if it gets damaged later?
   Chikankari sarees can be used for a long time. However, should you get bored of it or it has been damaged slightly, you can always reuse it by transforming your saree into kurtis, shirts, blouses or gowns as per your choice. Making a shopping bag out of that chikakari fabric might be the coolest thing anyone would have seen.
   
   
3. Which is the best fabric for Chikankari work and do chikankari sarees need high maintenance?
   Chikankari embroidery is done on a variety of fabrics like cotton, mulmul, silk, crepe, muslin, tussar and chiffon. Since there is ample threadwork done on these sarees, it is important to be a little careful while carrying them to avoid the threads being entangled with sharp, pointy things around you. You may want to dryclean the chikankari sarees as the threadwork may get spoilt with hard handling.
   
   
4. What other products are available on Beatitude.in?
   Beatitude is your luxury destination to the most Exclusive and Curated collection of Handloom/Handcrafted/Handwoven Sarees, Dupattas, Customized Designer Blouses, Premium Stoles, Ethnic Wear and Handcrafted Jewelleries.