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When it comes to comfy ethnic wear breezy, chikankari summer-ready kurta palazzo sets are at the top of the closet list. From Janhvi Kapoor or Sara Ali Khan to Ananya Panday are among many bollywood divas who fall for Chikankari. Kriti Sanon’s closet too has much space for interesting mix of Indian wear, which she often experiments with on her days off. Most recently, the Housefull 4 star was spotted in Mumbai post dance rehearsals in a black kurta with white Lucknawi chikankari , paired with matching palazzo—a must have Kurta in you closet too. Keep scrolling to get a closer look at her latest pick and find out where you can buy similar options right away. Kriti Sanon mixed-and-matched her Chikankari kurta with similar palazzos. Kriti Sanon’s simple yet elegant outfit came with beautiful motifs embroidered on her palazzo pants, while her flowy knee-length A line kurta with intricate thread work all over looks super soothing. Kriti accessorized her minimal outfit with a black and yellow bucket bag embellished with tassels and mirror work,that added glam factor to her sober look. Image Source : https://www.vogue.in/ Perfect for casual outings and family functions, Kriti Sanon’s black and white kurta set is a fun change from predictable summer hues. Want to know how you can recreate her look? Scroll down. Image Courtesy : https://www.vogue.in/

It is a place with diverse art and culture that have influenced its identity over centuries. It offers exquisite Nawabi cuisine, the most graceful dance form that is Kathak is believed to have originated here and it's the hub for a craft that has become world famous for its intricacy and beauty and that is chikankari. Chikankari is the embroidery work done with the white cotton thread on fine white cotton material. Chikankari is also called as shadow work. The word 'Chikan' is basically derived from Persian word 'Chikeen'. In earlier days, the Chikankari embroidery is traditionally done on mulmul- fine muslin cotton.

Why is chikankari so famous? It is a place with diverse art and culture that have influenced its identity over centuries. It offers exquisite Nawabi cuisine, the most graceful dance form that is Kathak is believed to have originated here and it's the hub for a craft that has become world famous for its intricacy and beauty and that is chikankari. Which state is famous for chikankari? Chikan embroidery is produced in the city of Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Although the geographical origins of Chikan embroidery are uncertain, most written accounts trace it back to East Bengal. Who introduced chikankari Kurti? Among the many treasures available in India, a universally beloved one is chikankari. This type of embroidery originates in Lucknow and a famous folklore avers it was introduced to India from Persia by Noor Jehan, Mughal emperor Jehangir's wife. How chikankari got its name? As per one version, the word Chikankari has been derived from a Persian word Chakin or Chakeen, which means creating delicate patterns on a fabric. According to others, it may be a distorted version of Chikeen or Siquin, a coin valuing Rs 4 for which the work was sold. How many types of chikankari are there? Chikankari embroidery consists of 40 different types of stiches. Among them, the five basic stiches are Phanda-small circular dot, Jaali, tepchi-the running stich, murri and bakhia- the most common and popular stich that gives the shadow effect. How old is chikankari? Chikankari dates back two centuries. The word chikan is thought to be derived from a Persian word; one theory is that the form travelled to India when its artisans migrated from Persia in search of better patronage. Who introduced the art of chikankari in India? The empress of the great Mughal emperor Jahangir introduced the art of Chikankari to India in the 17th Century. During the early times, the favored fabric for Chikan was contemplated to be Mulmul or Muslin as it was best suited for the humid and warm climate. Which is the first stage of producing chikankari cloth? The first stage of producing chikankari cloth is block printing.

Chikankari is the new sexy Apart from the western culture, we are also hit by western style of clothing. Summer is all about keeping it casual. Today, casual is all about t-shirts, mom jeans and sneakers. Sure, that works just fine. But embracing the Indian woman within ourselves every now and then is not a bad idea either. What do you say? Looking stylish and feeling comfortable is the catch here. Chikankari dupattas, kurtas, sarees and lehengas are taking over other styles and silhouettes. The hand embroidery in whites and pastels is the new-found love of not one but many. So, here are our favourite fashionistas inspiring us to take our fashion game up a notch and rock ethnic wear, the ‘chikankari’ style. Deepika Padukone: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla (@abujanisandeepkhosla) The epitome of elegance, Deepika Padukone besides her performance is known for her bold sense of fashion. Speaking of keeping it modish, the diva has been killing it with her airport looks in chikankari kurtas. The actress also chose to wear the gorgeous Abu Jani- Sandeep Khosla Chikankari ensemble for her wedding reception. In the ivory and gold dress hand embroidered by women artisans of Lucknow, the bride looked like a dream. Janhvi Kapoor: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Authentic Chikankari Products (@chikan.label) We love Janhvi Kapoor and her love for traditional wear. She has been captured by paparazzi on the streets of Mumbai wearing the breezy pastel colour chikankari kurtas for casual outings. You can definitely take inspiration from her on how to style these kurtas—with jeans for a statement look, with palazzos for a fashionable brunch outfit and legging for the lazy days. Janhvi Kapoor loves keeping her look minimal by pairing these kurtas with silver earrings and jutis. Sara ali khan: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Authentic Chikankari Products (@chikan.label) Sara Ali Khan may prefer gowns and dresses on red carpets but her personal style is all about chikankari kurtas. The actor has been spotted at airports and meetings wearing her favourite kurtas with a matching trouser and dupatta. Monochrome is her way to style Chikankari sets and believe it or not, it will become your go-to outfit too. Priyanka Chopra: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Authentic Chikankari Products (@chikan.label) Priyanka Chopra celebrated her Roka ceremony in bright yellow Chikankari suit while beau Nick Jonas also wore lemon coloured Chikankari sherwani. Her floor length suit set had detailed embroidery with a silver embellished border. She looked radiant in her desi girl avatar. Alia Bhatt: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 🤍☀️ (@aliaabhatt) Alia surprised us with her looks for promotion of Kalank. She wore Chikankari kurta ensembles and balanced her look with oxidized jhumkis and kohl eyes. The outfits were a winning combination of style and grace. The hand embroidery kurtas are now available in pandora of colours and Alia Bhatt swears not to miss out on any.