Our Indian history houses so many different cultures and aesthetics hailing from all over the world. And Mughal-inspired chikankari work is no different. The intricate embroidery on vibrant colors elevates any occasion and makes you look graceful and elegant. If you have been looking to splurge on this evergreen attire, here are 5 women-led fashion brands that offer elegant chikankari outfits for you.
1. Saaya The Label by Tanya Jain and Aashika Jain
This next chikankari suits and kurta brand by women entrepreneurs Tanya and Aashika has options that go beyond just the color or embroidery designs. Saaya The Label offers straight or flared kurta, standalone or sets paired with palazzos or ghararas. They showcase their creativity by also incorporating their intricate chikankari embroidery on printed fabrics. Their ‘Bagh’ and ‘Bageecha’ collection which flaunts their floral embroidery will definitely add to the classic charm that chikankari outfits bring naturally. They also have a festive range with elegant designs and delicate mirror work for you to choose from. Influencers like ThatBohoGirl and Isha Jain have been spotted wearing Saaya The Label attires.
Price range – ₹1,499 to ₹20,700
2. House Of Awadh by Riya Jain & Avichal Jain
House Of Awadh, co-founded by siblings Riya and Avichal Jain, is a Lucknow based brand for chikankari outfits. Their exhaustive range offers products like a-line kurtas, straight kurtas, kurta sets with dupatta, and anarkali sets, in fabrics like muslin, chanderi, cotton, viscose and more. You will find intricate floral embroidery on colors like pink, green, brown, and blue here. What is the most eye-catching is their collection of outfits colored in light-to-dark ombres. This woman-led brand supports sustainability by providing employment and fair wages to the local artisans. They also have ethical and eco-friendly production, making them an environment-conscious brand.
Price range – ₹2,550 to ₹21,800
3. Label Ashwaryrika by Ashwaryrika Singh
Another woman-led brand flaunting a star-studded clientele is Ashwaryrika Singh’s Label Ashwaryrika. Nora Fatehi, Suhana Khan, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Tara Sutaria, all have chosen this brand. This label offers chikankari suits and kurtas in a wide range of colors like yellow, pink, blue, and orange. The kurta sets with full sleeves or straps, paired with palazzos and ghararas are especially attention worthy for their sophisticated and feminine appearance. Whether it is for a workday, or a celebratory occasion, you will find options that suit any and every aesthetic. They also offer different colors in the same design, if you want to twin with your best friend.
Price range – ₹3,899 to ₹32,000
4. Zurrii Luxury by Snayhal Shinde
Snayhal Shinde’s brand, Zurrii Luxury, has chikankari suits as semi stitched and unstitched fabrics so you can have a bespoke attire. Their range of pastel and jewel toned products have options of both, everyday wear, and party wear. You will find fabrics like silk, organza, and cotton spanning their catalog. Though they have suits that are predominantly monochrome, you can also find a couple of options that have a different colored embroidery. Incorporating tassels, sequins, pearls and mirror work are some ways they elevate their classic and intricate designs. If you wish to send chikankari outfits as a gift for a friend or a family member, they ship across India and internationally as well.
Price range – ₹2,999 to ₹17,999
5. House of Chikankari by Poonam and Aakriti Rawal
Mother-daughter duo, Poonam and Aakriti Rawal, founded the House of Chikankari, and you might know them from their appearance on Shark Tank. This women-led chikankari suits and kurtas brand offers a selection with a varying degree of embroidery for all kinds of occasions. A myriad of colors and patterns make up the catalog of this women-led brand. Celebrities like Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, Mira Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor and many more have been seen wearing outfits from this brand. You will find an array of fabrics like cotton, mulmul, chanderi and rayon here. House of Chikankari even made it to Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list, solidifying its name in the realm of fashion.
Price range – ₹2,250 to ₹12,550
Chikankari outfits are a foolproof way to appear elegant with little to no effort. And with these women-led brands taking the helm, you will have an exhaustive selection that will make all those “I have nothing to wear” rants a distant memory.
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