Chikankari Lehenga is a breath of fresh air this summer wedding season!

I remember when I was six my mother was talking over the phone describing her kurti, saying “It is a chikan kurta.” Can you imagine a poor child’s confusion? I fell in love with chikankari the very instant my mum showed me her kurta. My wardrobe has at least 6-7 such outfits. The delicate, hand woven embroidery is a speciality of Lucknow. The intricate thread work has its own old school charm with a touch of contemporary hues.

As a big fan of chikankari, I was over the moon when I learned brides are now flirting with chikankari lehengas! Let’s take a trip down Lucknow’s lanes to enrich ourselves with chikankari ensembles!

1. I am floored by this bride’s choice of wearing a purple chikankari lehenga for her sangeet!

Image source: Design Aqua Studio

2. White and chikankari design has a special connection and this lehenga proves it!

Image source: Chocolate Box Photography

3. House of Kotwara’s muse, Sushmita Sen looks like royalty in this stunning ivory chikankari lehenga!

Image source: House of Kotwara

4. Beating the summer blues!

Image source: Bride & Baraat

5. This bride and her family wore chikankari outfits for her engagement ceremony. Seems perfect for a summer afternoon!

Image source: Darshan Sethi

Lehenga by: Anjul Bhandari

6. A dual-toned chikankari lehenga with intricate embroidery is a people’s pleaser!

Lehenga by: Sumona Couture

7. Love it when designers like Tarun Tahiliani dabble with chikankari!

Image source: Tarun Tahiliani

8. This dusty lilac chikankari lehenga is definitely making its way to my wardrobe!

Image source: Shaline Vakkalagadda

9. Pastel chikankari lehengas have a special place in my heart!

Image source: Anjul Bhandari

10. Ending the blog with this alluring beige lehenga!

Image source: Bhumika Grover

Brides, give chikankari lehengas a chance!