Chikankari Pure Chanderi Silk Shining Black Kurta & Dupatta
Handcrafted at Indiehaat Chikankari Unit in Lucknow, Master Artisan: Arun.
Experience elegance with our Handcrafted Chikenkari Chanderi Silk Kurti Dupatta. Adorned with delicate chikankari embroidery on luxurious Chanderi silk fabric, each set offers a perfect blend of style and tradition, perfect for any occasion.
Work: Chikankari, Hand Dyeing
Measurements: Length: Kurti - 2.9-3.0 meter, Dupatta - 2.4-2.5 meter
Fabric: Chanderi Silk
Package Contains: Unstitched Fabric: Top + Dupatta
Wash Care: Dry clean Preferred. Wash separately. Dry in Shades.
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| Fabric / Material | Chanderi Silk |
| Craft / Technique | Chikankari, Hand Dyeing |
| Colour | Black |
| Origin / Cluster | Lucknow |
Chanderi is a traditional ethnic fabric characterized by its lightweight, sheer texture and fine luxurious feel.The fabric borrowed its name from the small town Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh where traditional weavers practice the art of producing textured sarees in cotton and silk.
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Learn More
Does the chikankari show on black?
The yoke and butis are embroidered tone on tone, so the scallops and flowers show as subtle texture rather than contrast. The contrast comes from the dupatta, a white and black tie-dye with gold edges, which frames the black kurta beautifully.
How do I style it for an evening?
Pair it with a black palazzo for a sleek base, open the dupatta across both shoulders so the white tie-dye and gold edges frame the face, and add silver or oxidised jhumkas. A red or berry lip and metallic juttis finish the look for a dinner.
Does the set come stitched?
No. Both pieces come as fabric: an unstitched kurta length with the chikankari already worked on it, and a finished dupatta. Your tailor cuts the kurta to your measurements, neckline and sleeve length, so the fit is entirely yours. The kurta fabric is 2.9 to 3.0 metres.
How long is the dupatta?
The dupatta measures about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, a full length that drapes over one shoulder, across both shoulders, or pinned at the front. It is chanderi like the kurta, so it stays light, and the full length lets the tie-dye pattern and border show properly when it is spread open.
Where is the embroidery made?
The chikankari comes from Lucknow, the city most closely tied to this craft. Embroiderers there work by hand on the chanderi with fine thread and a range of traditional stitches. That handwork is why tiny variations from one set to the next are normal.
What is chanderi silk like to wear?
Chanderi is a lightweight fabric with a sheer texture and a fine, luxurious feel, named after the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, where weavers produce textured sarees in cotton and silk. It feels airy rather than heavy, which makes the set comfortable for office days and evening dinners alike.
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