An exquisite hand embroidered chikankari & mukaish unstitched chanderi silk fabric piece that can be stitched up into a lovely kurta, paired with a soft Maheshwari silk dupatta embellished with fine mukaish all over the dupatta. The fine embroidery with the grace of chanderi silk makes for a lovely combination that will always stand apart with its appeal. Sheer poetry on cloth is the only apt description befitting a craft form like 'Chikankari'. The word 'chikan' is derived from the Persian word 'chinin' meaning running thread through cloth. The craft found its way to India in the 17th century, introduced by Noor Jahan, wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. The exquisite and intricate handwork on sheer fabric is what characterises this form of embroidery, usually done using white cotton thread mostly on whites or other soft pastel shades.