Sahar

Our premium artisanal Sahar collection features exquisite handcrafted Chikankari kurtas. These flowy kurtas made from featherlight Muslin and airy Rayon fabrics epitomize ethnic elegance and sublime comfort. Read More

The main highlight of our Sahar kurtas is the intricate Chikankari embroidery done by master artisans to embellish the fabric all over. This style of fine white-on-white threadwork is originated in Lucknow and requires tremendous skill to execute the tiny, even stitches neatly in artistic motifs. Our designers contemporize this ancient embroidery technique through modern ensembles. The Sahar collection includes a variety of kurta styles to suit every body type and occasion. The Anarkali kurtas have flared silhouettes with embroidered yokes falling gracefully to an elegant hemline. These make great festive or wedding wear when paired with embroidered dupattas. We also offer short Chikankari kurtas with smart contemporary shapes like sleeveless A-line styles. You can instantly elevate these into fusion looks by layering contrast printed dupattas and teaming with our handwoven palazzos or leggings. The color palette keeps up with the latest trends while retaining the artisanal vibe. Choose from dual-tone black and white for the purists or opt for playful brights like lilac and soothing earthier shades of golden beige. The colors represent our commitment to utilizing natural plant dyes in an eco-friendly manner. The fabrics too are lightweight and pure for utmost comfort that feels gentle against your skin. Our Muslin and Rayon kurtas are thus ideal for daily workwear or those long summer days when you want breathable fabrics that feel clean and lush all day long. With options galore, the Sahar collection offers Mix and Match Combos so you can get creative, and coordinate the cropped Chikankari kurtas with contrasting palazzos, pants, leggings or skirts available on our website. So bring home a timeless heirloom that celebrates the global appeal of Lucknowi craftsmanship while keeping traditions alive and supporting local artisans.

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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 Sahar

Creating a Chikankari Coord Set is a labor-intensive process that demands exceptional skill, patience, and dedication. The journey begins with selecting fine fabrics, followed by meticulously tracing intricate patterns by...

The first step in creating a Sahar kurta is to carefully cut the fabric to outline the shape of the kurta. Tracing the kurta pieces onto folded fabric and cutting...

Once the fabric pieces are cut out, they are stitched together with fine, neat sewing to form the actual kurta shape including the bodice, sleeves, side slits etc. Stitching is...

Sahar kurtas draw inspiration from the regal artistic heritage of Indian royal courts. Highly skilled artisans use hand carved teak wood blocks engraved with patterns and motifs to stamp impressions...

Intricate embroidery patterns adorn the neckline, sleeves, bodice and hems in vibrant hues of silk or mercerized cotton threads. Fine stitches like chikankari, zardozi, tappa, kharek, katha and more create...

Once embroidery is done, the kurta is gently hand washed to rinse traces of stamp dyes and any residual dirt ensuring the colors stay fast and embroidery remains intact for...

For block printed kurtas, the base fabric may first be dyed in indigo, madder, turmeric or other natural dyes to give an undercolor before block printing brighter motifs over it.

The final ironing smoothens out creases leaving a crisp finish complementing the fluid silhouette of the intricate Sahar kurta transforming it into an epitome of Indian ethnic fashion.

The final stage before the gorgeous Sahar kurta with its intricate embroidery is complete is a gentle session of ironing. The kurta fabric, delicate from all the needlework, is carefully...

Crafting a regal Sahar kurta involves meticulous handiwork. First the fabric is cut based on a pre-designed pattern, then neatly stitched into the kurta shape by artisans. Teak wood blocks...