{"id":1222,"date":"2019-05-04T17:08:06","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T11:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-staging.bewakoof.com\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/"},"modified":"2022-03-03T15:54:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T10:24:40","slug":"women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Chikankari Embroidery \u2013 Gorgeous Ways To Style Your Outfits!"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">.paragraph1 {\n  text-align: left;\n  font-family: pt-serif;\n  font-style: normal;\n  margin-top: 30px;\n  word-break: break-word;\n  word-wrap: break-word;\n  font-size: 20px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  font-style: italic;\n  line-height: 1.58;\n  letter-spacing: -.004em;\n}<\/p>\n<p>@media (min-width: 768px) {\n  .paragraph1 {\n      font-size: 21px;\n      letter-spacing: -0.003em;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<div style=\"max-width:700px; margin:0 auto;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph1\">\n<p>Chikankari embroidery is a heritage art technique that boasts of desi as well as western patrons. If you don&rsquo;t already own a chikankari outfit then you&rsquo;re missing out! Read on and fall in love with chikankari embroidery designs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.paragraph2 {\n  text-align: left;\n  font-family: pt-serif;\n  font-style: normal;\n  margin-top: 30px;\n  word-break: break-word;\n  word-wrap: break-word;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  line-height: 1.58;\n  letter-spacing: -.004em;\n}<\/p>\n<p>@media (min-width: 768px) {\n  .paragraph2 {\n      font-size: 21px;\n      letter-spacing: -0.003em;\n  }\n}\nul.b {\n  list-style-position: outside;\n}\nfigcaption {\n  padding: 5px;\n  font-family: \"Times New Roman\", Times, serif;\n  font-size: 12px;\n  font-weight: 100;\n  border: none;\n  background: transparent;\n  word-wrap:normal;\n  text-align: center;\n}\na {\n  text-decoration:none;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"paragraph2\">\n<p>Delicate, romantic, dreamy and subtle &ndash; chikankari embroidery designs are undoubtedly a delight.<\/p>\n<p>Originating from Lucknow, India and having its roots in the Mughal era, chikankari embroidery is not simply an embroidery technique &ndash; rather, it is an ancient art form. The very first references of chikankari embroidery designs as &lsquo;flowered muslins&rsquo; date back to 3rd Century BC.<\/p>\n<p>Chikankari technique is unique and stand-alone amongst all the traditional embroideries.<\/p>\n<p>While modern chikankari has been mixed and consolidated with other traditional techniques the core of chikan work stays true to its roots even to this day.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for more fun facts and styling tips on this fabulous embroidery technique!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#The_Spectacular_Lore_Of_Chikankari_Embroidery_Motifs\" title=\"The Spectacular Lore Of Chikankari Embroidery Motifs\">The Spectacular Lore Of Chikankari Embroidery Motifs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#Popular_Chikankari_Pieces_Loved_By_Fashionistas\" title=\"Popular &nbsp;Chikankari Pieces Loved By Fashionistas!\">Popular &nbsp;Chikankari Pieces Loved By Fashionistas!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#Light_And_Breezy_Chikankari_Dupatta\" title=\"Light And Breezy Chikankari Dupatta!\">Light And Breezy Chikankari Dupatta!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#Traffic-_Stopping_Chikankari_Suits\" title=\"Traffic- Stopping Chikankari Suits!\">Traffic- Stopping Chikankari Suits!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#Dress_It_Up_In_Designer_Chikankari_Suits\" title=\"Dress It Up In Designer Chikankari Suits\">Dress It Up In Designer Chikankari Suits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#Dance_The_Night_Away_In_Party_Wear_Chikankari_Suits\" title=\"Dance The Night Away In Party Wear Chikankari Suits\">Dance The Night Away In Party Wear Chikankari Suits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#The_Ultimate_Summer_Staple-_Chikan_Kurti\" title=\"The Ultimate Summer Staple- Chikan Kurti!\">The Ultimate Summer Staple- Chikan Kurti!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#Pretty_Poised_In_A_Lucknowi_Kurti\" title=\"Pretty &amp; Poised In A Lucknowi Kurti\">Pretty &amp; Poised In A Lucknowi Kurti<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#Chic_Chikankari_Saree\" title=\"Chic Chikankari Saree!\">Chic Chikankari Saree!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/women-chikankari-embroidery-outfit-ideas\/#Legally_Beautiful_Chikankari_Lehenga\" title=\"Legally Beautiful Chikankari Lehenga!\">Legally Beautiful Chikankari Lehenga!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Spectacular_Lore_Of_Chikankari_Embroidery_Motifs\"><\/span>The Spectacular Lore Of Chikankari Embroidery Motifs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikankari Embroide - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4231\/content_Chikankari-Embroidery-Motifs.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- pinimg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like all Mughal-origin artforms, chikankari motifs are based in nature. Bountiful flowers, leaves, paisley patterns are most common with this style of embroidery work and lucknow chikankari art-work.<\/p>\n<p>While there are many different types of chikankari embroidery &ndash; like &lsquo;hool&rsquo; (eyelet stitch), Jaali work and Banarasi styles &ndash; The most popularly loved is the &lsquo;Bakhiya&rsquo; or shadow work.<\/p>\n<p>Shadow work &#8211; which involves using the back-stitch, chain stitch and the running stitch to embroider white-on-white motifs from the back-side of a translucent fabric creating a shadow effect &#8211; is immensely prevalent in today&rsquo;s lucknow chikankari and modern-day chikankari inspired fashion.<\/p>\n<p>Chikankari embroidery stitches are not only soul-pleasingly beautiful but also manage to weave more than just beauty into folds &ndash; woven in there is also history, tradition and cultural evolution!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Chikankari_Pieces_Loved_By_Fashionistas\"><\/span>Popular &nbsp;Chikankari Pieces Loved By Fashionistas!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikankari Clothes - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4232\/content_desi-wardrobe.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- aashniandco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Read on for some amazing style-inspo!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Light_And_Breezy_Chikankari_Dupatta\"><\/span>Light And Breezy Chikankari Dupatta!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikankari Dupatta - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4233\/content_chikankari-dupatta.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- shaadisaga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beautiful, tonal and traditionally in light pastels and white, a chikankari dupatta can add a subtle, yet magnificent flair to any kurta combo!<\/p>\n<p>This is a style often worn during morning ceremonies at weddings or festive seasons and is enchanting and endearing at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Styling tip &ndash;<\/strong> Keep it casual by pairing your beau chikan embroidery dupatta with a plain solid coloured kurta and palazzo outfit for that cool desi-girl vibe! Or go all out in co-ords.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traffic-_Stopping_Chikankari_Suits\"><\/span>Traffic- Stopping Chikankari Suits!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikankari suits - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4234\/content_chikankari-suits.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- thegreyhalfway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most commonly worn and loved in the suit-set format, chikankari is used in kurta-sets in many versatile ways!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dress_It_Up_In_Designer_Chikankari_Suits\"><\/span>Dress It Up In Designer Chikankari Suits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikankari suits - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4235\/content_designer-chikankari-suits.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- southindianfashion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ah, the charm of a well-tailored, beautifully embroidered and subtly designed chikankari dress or suit-set cannot be underestimated!<\/p>\n<p>Indian fashion designers have found many ways to adapt this technique into their collections, keeping this art-form alive in modern times while also adding their own zest to its traditional techniques.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Styling tip &ndash;<\/strong> Opt for a designer chikankari anarkali in a jewel toned colour for an updated look!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dance_The_Night_Away_In_Party_Wear_Chikankari_Suits\"><\/span>Dance The Night Away In Party Wear Chikankari Suits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikankari Party wear suits - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4236\/content_party-wear-chikankari-suits_1.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- amazonaws.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A Diwali, Durga Pooja and wedding party favourite &ndash; chikankari anarkali and kurta-set styles are much loved by festive party-goers!<\/p>\n<p>Embellished with added sequins, bling, Swarovski crystals and gota-work along-side the textural and tonal chikan embroidery; these suits and kurtas are a great desi party-wear option if you are jaded and bored with the usual western dresses for night-outs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Styling tip &ndash; <\/strong>Get yourself a chikan suit in net or a mesh fabric for fairy-like appeal!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ultimate_Summer_Staple-_Chikan_Kurti\"><\/span>The Ultimate Summer Staple- Chikan Kurti!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikan Kurti Styles - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4237\/content_chikan-kurti-styles.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- twimg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A chikankari kurta may be an ideal match on party nights and festive days &#8211; but to stay trendy, desi and cool for the summer, we highly recommend the shorter and more casual kurti version!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pretty_Poised_In_A_Lucknowi_Kurti\"><\/span>Pretty &amp; Poised In A Lucknowi Kurti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lucknowi Kurti - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4238\/content_lucknowi-kurti.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- cdninstagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A tonal white chikankari kurta with white or pink embroidery in classic lucknowi style is an absolute essential for every desi-girl&rsquo;s wardrobe!<\/p>\n<p>Wear a lucknowi kurta style in lovely summer appropriate colours for maximum impact!<\/p>\n<p>These kurtis look fabulous on women from all walks of life &ndash; college-going younglings to older matriarchs who have seen many monsoons and know how to live life like a boss!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Styling tip &ndash;<\/strong> Wear a lovely white chikan kurti with flared sleeves and pair it up with your fave blue jeans for a trendy fusion appeal! Long jhumkas won&rsquo;t hurt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chic_Chikankari_Saree\"><\/span>Chic Chikankari Saree!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikankari Saree - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4239\/content_chikankari-saree.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- cdninstagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An embodiment of grace and femininity, when embellished with chikankari &#8211; the saree is a total winner!<\/p>\n<p>The appeal of chikankari embroidery sarees lie in their lightweight and subtle characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike most embroideries, Chikan work is light and soft &#8211; making it a practical, comfortable and gorgeous alternative to prints or solids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Styling tip &ndash;<\/strong> Go for the kill with a chiffon chikankari sari for an unusual look!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legally_Beautiful_Chikankari_Lehenga\"><\/span>Legally Beautiful Chikankari Lehenga!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chikankari Lehenga - Bewakoof Blog\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bewakoof.com\/utter\/content\/4240\/content_chikankari-lehenga.jpg\" width=\"564\" \/><figcaption>Source- shaadisaga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ditch the heavy zardozi and bulky phulkaris this summer wedding season for a subtle, light-weight and stunning chikankari lehenga!<\/p>\n<p>Play with soft hues like mint, beige or lavender, subtle shimmer in the form of gota or mukaish and ensure that you have an equally stunning dupatta &ndash; perhaps in embroidered net &ndash; to complete this look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Styling tip &ndash;<\/strong> Let your maine sway as smooth as waves for unrivalled feminine grace.<\/p>\n<p>India&rsquo;s deeply-traditional &amp; world famous troupe of craftsmanship is highly revered on the grandest runways.<\/p>\n<p>Never forgetting where it came from, let&#39;s always honour &amp; find joy in the effort that goes into these heirloom pieces entrenched in cultural history &ndash; lest they disappear.<\/p>\n<p>So show some love and get yourself a fabulous chikankari outfit to rock your next bash or just get slaying your daily life in chikan kari.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Until next time &ndash; stay fabulous as always!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chikankari embroidery is a heritage art technique that boasts of desi as well as western patrons. If you don&rsquo;t already own a chikankari outfit then you&rsquo;re missing out! Read on and fall in love with chikankari embroidery designs. Delicate, romantic, dreamy and subtle &ndash; chikankari embroidery designs are undoubtedly a delight. Originating from Lucknow, India<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1222","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-fashion"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1222"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1912,"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1222\/revisions\/1912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bewakoof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}