Chikankari dresses are the new rage among women who love to incorporate traditional Indian work in their wardrobe. Believed to have been introduced to the Indian subcontinent by Nur-Jehan, wife of Mughal emperor Jehangir, this form of embroidery is a work of patience and the result of days of hard work. Chikankari dresses will add depth to your wardrobe and can be passed down from one generation to the next. Women across the subcontinent adore chikankari ethnic wear not only for its beauty but also because it is a reminder of one’s rich history and tradition. Today, women can even shop for indo-western wear with delicate chikankari embroidery and flaunt their cultural roots through the subtle detailing on their outfits. A few designers are trying to revive the chikankari embroidery industry by creating fusion pieces. Women can shop for chikankari dresses, tops, shirts, skirts, and many other items of clothing with this elaborate needle work. The trendy embroidery looks super elegant and can be worn for casual outings or semi-formal events. Choose chikankari dresses with different embroidery patterns such as muree, keelkangan, lerchi, and bakhia. Popular among fashionistas, chikankari dresses are a lovely and unique way of combining Indian embroidery with western cuts and silhouettes, so pick these up from Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop. Check out Womenswear Designers like Swati Vijaivargie, Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Stephany, July, Nautanky by Nilesh Parashar & more at Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop.

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Chikankari, a form of embroidery was made popular by the Persians visiting the Mughal courts. This form of needle work has 36 stitches and can be used for both Indian and western motifs. You would find beautiful motifs of nature ranging from flowers to paisley patterns, leaves, etc in chikankari. Take your pick from elegant dresses with chikankari work and make a subtle style statement. You can find popular Indian luxury designer labels offering chikankari dresses online. So take your pick from labels such as Patine, House of Kotwara, Pable, Urvashi Kaur and others. These leading designers have joined hands with traditional chikankari karigars and are on a mission to make this Lucknowi art form popular across the world. The designers not only incorporate the dainty chikankari embroidery in their dress designs but also use a variety of fabric and cuts to meet the style requirements of modern day women. Wear these gorgeous dresses on the days you want to lift your mood or when you want to look graceful, elegant and regal. Pair them with the right accessories and step out in style. The chikankari dresses from these leading designers are available in different styles. So, you can choose from among a midi dress, a knee-length dress, or a drop waist dress. Ditch the printed dresses and shop for these chikankari dresses that are neither too over-the-top nor too simple and make the right style statement. Be the embodiment of elegance and grandeur in these exquisite chikankari dresses from Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop. You can also shop Designer Midi Dresses, Designer Boho Dresses, Designer Knee-length Dresses, Designer Off-shoulder Dresses, Designer Evening Dresses & more at Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop.

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Chikankari embroidery is the latest trend in fashion and when combined with western cuts and styles, it adds charm to an outfit. Chikankari work was originally done on fabrics of pastel shades and the chikankari dresses from leading designers are offered in these traditional soft hues. So, take your pick from colours such as ivory, white, yellow, olive, and others. The dresses are available in most sizes and if needed can even be custom-tailored to provide the necessary fit. These dresses are crafted from a variety of fabrics, so you can choose a silk-georgette, mulmul, georgette, or even a kota cotton dress. Some of the designers combine chikankari embroidery with other detailing too, so you could choose from kamdani and chikankari embroidery, mukesh work and chikankari embroidery, and other forms of detailing. These chikankari dresses are light and comfortable to wear even on a hot day. Some come with a broad belt, others have a drop waist hemline detailing and a few are pleated. Shop for any of these chikankari dresses with delicate embroidery and modern cuts from Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop. Check out Designer Anklets, Designer Rings, Designers Cuffs & more at Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop.

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