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Women's Kurti Maroon (Chikankari)
Women's Kurti Maroon (Chikankari)
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Chikankari kurtas are a type of Indian ethnic clothing that feature a delicate hand embroidery style that originated in Lucknow.
Embroidery
Chikankari is a type of hand embroidery that uses white thread on light-colored fabrics like cotton and muslin. The embroidery is done on the reverse side of the fabric so that the design can be traced on the front.
Patterns
Chikankari is known for its intricate, nature-inspired patterns.
Fabric
Chikankari can be found on a variety of fabrics, including cotton, chanderi, muslin, georgette, viscose, silk, organza, and net.
Style
Chikankari kurtas can be worn for casual or semi-formal events and can be paired with pants, palazzo pants, or denim. For a boho-chic look, you can pair a chikankari kurta with flowy bottoms like a maxi skirt or wide-leg pants, and accessorize with layered necklaces, sunglasses, and sleek shoes.
Here are some tips for caring for a chikankari kurta:
Hand wash in cold water or dry clean only
Do not soak or scrub the product
Dry it in the shade
Do not iron on embellishments
Store embellishments in a dry, cool place