Lucknow is the City of Nawabs; the Golden City of the East; the epitome of courtly manners, chivalry, and confidence. Its beautiful gardens, stunning architecture, and rich culture of poetry, literature, and fashion is a source of inspiration for many. The pride and glory of Lucknow lies in one of its most successful exports - the age-old art of chikankari. This Persian inspired embroidery style has captured the imagination and hearts of several generations since its origin in the 16th century. Reimagining chikankari for the modern Indian man, we bring to you our latest collection of Designer Lucknowi Kurtas for Men. Using the traditional art of chikankari, our designers have created a range that expertly balances classic motifs and patterns of this embroidery style with modern silhouettes and innovative designs. With outfits that are unique, trendy, and sophisticated; be prepared to dress like a nawab and the perfect gentleman! This Lucknowi Mens Kurta range is part of our larger Designer Lucknowi Collection through which you can truly immerse yourself in the subtle beauty and grandeur of chikankari. Shop for Designer Lucknowi Dresses, Designer Lucknowi Anarkalis, lucknowi sarees, lucknowi sherwanis, lucknowi lehengas, lucknowi tops, lucknowi gowns, and more at Pernia’s.

Browse an exciting range of Lucknowi Chikan Mens Kurta online at Pernia’s

Chikankari derives its name from the Persian word ‘chakeen’, which means creating delicate patterns on fabric. The signature embroidery is done by hand to create fine details that gives the fabric a dreamy, ethereal quality. Traditionally, chikan work was done with white threads onto white mulmul or soft muslin cloth. However, with the expansion of the industry, the artisans use different fabrics such as georgette, organza, chiffon, silk, tassar, and cotton as well as yarn of pastel shades such as pink, blue, orange, and yellow. For an incredible combination of skillful embroidery and new age fabrics, easily browse our fresh new collection of designer Lucknowi Chikan Mens Kurta online. For the next festive season, steal the show in a blue and off white lucknowi kurta in a cotton silk and jacquard base adorned with pitta embroidery; paired with matching churidar pants. For an intimate pooja, go the classy and understated route with a crisp cream kurta in a breathable cotton base decorated with lucknowi floral embroidery. Explore more luxury Indian wear for men and women from top design houses in the country with our specially curated collections by House of Behram, Shantanu Nikhil Men, Rishi Vibhuti Men, Rachit Khanna, Plum Blossom, and more at Pernia’s.

Gents Lucknowi Kurtas: Balancing tradition and modernity

The understated look of chikankari is achieved due to the immense skill and attention to detail of its artisans. Their craft has been passed down generations and carefully honed over the years. In Lucknow alone, there are over five thousand families keeping the chikankari trade alive with most of these artisans being women. There are designs and motifs particular to each village, which are often inspired by nature and architecture. Thus, it is common to see patterns of lotuses, roses, jasmine creepers, foliage, and leaves along with arches, carvings, and sculptures as seen in Mughal monuments. There are three main categories of stitches - flat stitches, embossed stitches, and jalli stitches. Flat stitches such as taipchi, khatao, pashni, gitti, and jangira are used on the borders and create the outlines for the motifs. The motifs are then filled with embossed stitches such as murri, pechni, and phanda that add texture and depth to the embroidery. The final and most complicated addition is the jalli stitch which gives chikankari the characteristic delicate net effect. Our range of gents lucknowi kurtas is the product of the hard work of our artisans and the fashion houses that support them. Shop responsibly with designers that empower craftspeople and follow ethical sourcing and sustainable consumption policies with the complete collections of Nirmooha, Noorah by J, Kavita Bhartiya, Kanika Goyal Men, Ori, and more only at Pernia’s Pop Up Shop.

How to style your designer Lucknowi Chikan Kurta

There are many legends around the origin of the delicate and finely detailed art of chikankari. Some say that the Mughal empress, Nur Jahan, introduced this Persian embroidery style to India. Others talk of a traveller who taught chikankari to a hospitable peasant in Lucknow. Its many legends only add to the mystique and glamour of this embroidery tradition. The simplicity and versatility of the lucknowi kurta makes it a fun piece to style. You can finesse your layering technique by adding a designer Lucknowi Jacket. Jazz up a plain outfit with a duck egg blue jacket in lucknowi base and add some dramatic flair by draping over a blue stole with a gold border. For a subtle yet striking addition to a pastel kurta, go for a copper lucknowi nehru jacket made in a pure georgette base and adorned with sequin embroidery. An ensemble fit for the wedding circuit, wear a maroon lucknowi sherwani in a silk cotton base over any Lucknowi Chikan kurta; its geometric print including sequins and nalli hand embroidery is sure to make heads turn wherever you go. Like what you see with our Designer Lucknowi Collection? Browse curations with a similar traditional aesthetic and contemporary design sensibility such as Bandana Narula, Rajdeep Ranawat Men, Tarun Tahliani Men, Sounia Gohil, Nadima Saqib, and more at Pernia’s.

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