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Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
You Might Want To Get A Chikankari Outfit This Wedding Season
Understated style FTW!
Athiya Shetty in a Chikankari lehenga at her mehendiInstagram/Ami Patel
If there’s one outfit you can never go wrong with when you’re looking to channel the elegant and demure aesthetic, it’s anything with Chikankari. No other type of surface ornamentation can be as delicate and sophisticated as Chikankari embroidery. Not to forget, trends come and go, but the understated charm of a Chikankari outfit will always be relevant. As timeless as it is, we’re particularly loving the resurgence of Chikankari right now.
Traditionally done white on white, this embroidery from Lucknow has seen a major evolution, and is now done in all kinds of colours, from pastels to deeper colours. Chikankari was traditionally also done only in threads. Lucky for everyone who wants to embrace this beautiful craft as ceremonial wear, today Chikankari is done with different embellishments like Mukaish, beads, sequins, and mirror-work.
Beyond its beauty, part of Chikankari’s appeal lies in its wearability, especially for occasion wear. While certain other kinds of surface ornamentations can get a little too heavy and uncomfortable, Chikankari is incredibly light and wearable. While you can choose to wear Chikankari outfits for any of the pre-wedding festivities, we feel Chikankari and haldi are a match made in heaven. It is easy and fuss-free, making it perfect for an event like haldi. Additionally, the pastel color palette that Chikankari is usually done in is the perfect color palette for day events. Our pick for a haldi? An intricate pastel-hued Chikankari sharara!
While you can wear it at a haldi like we would, Chikankari is incredibly versatile, so you can wear it at just about any event. For example, we would suggest an elaborate Chikankari lehenga embellished with zari or mirror work for the wedding. Whereas for a mehendi, we would suggest doing a Chikankari lehenga in a vibrant colour. You can even wear it at a cocktail—our pick would be an embellished Chikankari suit! Whatever your pick might be, one thing is for sure; if you want to look elegant and dreamy (without trying too hard), Chikankari is the way to go!
Prettiest Chikankari Outfits For Wedding Guests
Lehenga, Studio IrisStudio Iris
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Saree, Sawan GandhiSawan Gandhi
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Ivory Chiffon Chikankari Hand Embroidered Lehenga Set, Dolly JDolly J
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Off-White Chikankari Gota Georgette Tube Anarkali Set, Payal SinghalPayal Singhal
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Saree, Pankaj S HeritagePankaj S Heritage
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Ivory chikankari sharara set, Manish MalhotraManish Malhotra
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Blush pink lehenga, Kritika DawarKritika Dawar
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