Precision and Detailing
Each Chikankari Kurta at Zibaa is made with utmost precision and detailing. It takes our skilled artisans hours of hard work to make sure each piece of Chikankari kurti, co-ord Set, tunic and top is perfection personified.
Process of making Muslin
The lightweight muslin fabric is measured and hand-cut to produce the fabric pieces required for the kurti according to the chosen design. This includes separate pattern pieces for the front,...
Skilled tailors carefully stitch the hand-cut pieces together on sewing machines using matching solid threads. Small neat stitches are made following the cut shape to give form to the fabric,...
Ornate block-printed patterns are manually applied on the stitched muslin kurti fabric through hand-carved teak wood blocks dipped into natural dyes. The blocks are repeatedly stamped in a technique unique...
Decorative multicolored embroidery in various regional stitches is manually accomplished along necklines, front openings, sleeve borders and hemlines by skilled artisans. Fine needles and threads create beautiful embellishments. Zardozi, kashidakari,...
After the printing and embroidery processes, the muslin kurtis are washed either by hand or machine. This cleans the fabric while also setting all applied colors firmly into the fibers....
Certain areas of the cloth can be tied, and dyed to create signature wavy bandhani patterns or spots as highlights through accomplished handwork. Threads are used to tie off sections...
As final touches, trims, buttons, sequins and other embellishments are attached by hand. Side slits may be cut for wearability. Each Kurti achieves a unique look. Shell buttons, mirror work,...
The made muslin kurtis are ironed evenly on both sides as the last step to remove wrinkles and give a crisp finish for wearing. Steam irons help set creases well....
The lightweight muslin fabric is measured and hand-cut to produce the fabric pieces required for the kurti according to the chosen design. This includes separate pattern pieces for the front,...
Skilled tailors carefully stitch the hand-cut pieces together on sewing machines using matching solid threads. Small neat stitches are made following the cut shape to give form to the fabric,...
Ornate block-printed patterns are manually applied on the stitched muslin kurti fabric through hand-carved teak wood blocks dipped into natural dyes. The blocks are repeatedly stamped in a technique unique...
Decorative multicolored embroidery in various regional stitches is manually accomplished along necklines, front openings, sleeve borders and hemlines by skilled artisans. Fine needles and threads create beautiful embellishments. Zardozi, kashidakari,...
After the printing and embroidery processes, the muslin kurtis are washed either by hand or machine. This cleans the fabric while also setting all applied colors firmly into the fibers....
Certain areas of the cloth can be tied, and dyed to create signature wavy bandhani patterns or spots as highlights through accomplished handwork. Threads are used to tie off sections...
As final touches, trims, buttons, sequins and other embellishments are attached by hand. Side slits may be cut for wearability. Each Kurti achieves a unique look. Shell buttons, mirror work,...
The made muslin kurtis are ironed evenly on both sides as the last step to remove wrinkles and give a crisp finish for wearing. Steam irons help set creases well....