Chikankari is a traditional form of intricate and delicate embroidery that originated in Lucknow, India. It is well known for its exquisite needlework, which entails making a variety of patterns on fabric using white thread on a thin, translucent fabric, such muslin or cotton. Chikankari embroidery is commonly used on various garments such as sarees, salwar suits, kurtas, dupattas, and even home furnishings like bed covers and tablecloths.
House of Chikankari is an online shopping website that is dedicated mainly for apparels and accessories with Chikankari work. I came across their collection on Instagram, I was quite impressed by it and checked out their online site. Their website is easy to navigate and they have collection for men and women.
You can find Kurtha, salwar suits, saree, kaftan, accessories, gowns and dupattas made with chikankari work here. All these chikankari work is handmade by Lucknow artisans. I was looking out to buy a simple chikankari kurtha with straight cut, and did find a few that suit my taste. After checking out their size chart I ordered a kurtha in Size S. The checkout gateway was easy to navigate and it just took a couple of minutes for me to place the order. When the kurtha was shipped, I was also notified through message as well as email.
The kurtha reached me with in a couple of days. It was packed in a beautiful chikankari pouch. It looked exactly like the image that was displayed on the website.I tried out the kurtha, I loved the cut, material and the chikan work but the size was little big for me. I think I should have gone for XS. Material was breezy and soft, a great choice for this scorching summer.
Pros:
- Beautiful collection
- Handmade chikankari work
- Easy to navigate website
- Quick shipping
- Unique designs
Cons:
- Expensive
If you are a fan of Chikankari work, you would love their collection. They have vast range of clothing with chikankari work, that would steal your heart. Have you shopped from House of Chikankari? Do leave your views in the comment section.
