Lakhnavi Chikan Kurta Pajama Set with Metallic-Thread Embroidery
Machine or hand-wash cold, inside out. Air-dry in shade. Iron on medium heat. Wash with similar colours the first time.
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Behind this piece
Chikankari has graced Lucknow's narrow lanes since the Mughal era, when Persian courtly aesthetics fused with the nimble fingers of Awadhi karigars to produce embroidery of extraordinary delicacy. This kurta carries that inheritance forward in georgette, a fabric whose soft drape allows every shadow-work stitch and jaali motif to breathe and shift with movement. The addition of metallic thread lifts the traditional vocabulary into evening wear, threading gold-toned light through patterns that artisans in the Old City neighbourhoods of Lucknow have refined across generations, passing technique from ustaad to shagird with quiet, meticulous devotion.
How to style
In Brandied Apricot, pair this set with tan Kolhapuri sandals and uncut polki earrings for a festive mehendi afternoon. Golden Yellow invites a silk chanderi dupatta in ivory and an embroidered potli clutch for a nikah celebration. Laurel Green reads beautifully against antique silver jewellery; try juttis with mirror-work embroidery and a structured brocade waistcoat layered over the kurta for a winter evening gathering. All three colourways suit a Diwali family dinner where the occasion calls for warmth rather than formality, and where craft, not spectacle, is the statement.
Fabric & care
Georgette is a delicate weave that loses its body under heat and rough handling. Hand-wash the kurta separately in cool water with a mild fabric-specific cleanser, never wringing or twisting the cloth. The metallic thread is particularly sensitive; avoid soaking beyond five minutes. Dry flat in shade to preserve colour and fibre integrity. The pure cotton pajama may be machine-washed on a gentle cycle. Store both pieces folded in soft muslin, away from synthetic fabrics that may snag the embroidery. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which fades the ground colour gradually and irreversibly.
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