“The Song of Spring,” a celebration of Chikankari, one of India’s most exquisite embroidery traditions, is presented by Fabindia as spring unfolds its delicate blossom!
It honours both tradition and innovation by reinterpreting the complex craft of hand stitching using artificial intelligence, inspired by the tenderness of the season. The most recent collection from it incorporates this centuries-old craftsmanship into designs that appeal to modern aesthetic sensibilities.
Airy cottons and fine silks that evoke the tenderness of spring are used to create flowing kurtas, ethereal dupattas and exquisitely embroidered tunics that breathe new life into the art of Chikankari.While adhering to history, the collection uses modern color schemes, such as earthy pastels, delicate flowers and delicate tonal contrasts that accentuate the fine embroidery.
Chikankari. is a poetically precise style of hand embroidery that gained popularity in the early 17th century. The fundamental elements of this embroidery style—whisper-light threads that produce a play of texture and shadow—have not changed over the years. A single garment can be transformed into a masterpiece by combining more than 32 different types of stitching.
The Art of Chikankari originated from Lucknow, India. The term itself refers to delicate hand embroidery done using thread or wire. Renowned for its elegance and intricate craftsmanship, Chikankari is one of the most celebrated textile decoration styles from the region. The heart of the Chikankari market lies in Chowk, a bustling area in Lucknow, while production primarily takes place in the city and its surrounding districts.
Jaali makes delicate lattice patterns that are evocative of Mughal architecture, Phanda makes elaborate knots and is well-known for making floral patterns, and Bakhiya adds a hint of depth and gives the appearance of a shadow. Fabric is transformed into a painting of subtle elegance by these stitches, which are layered with the smallest movements.
Wearers are encouraged to embrace the beauty of genuine craftsmanship as demonstrated by the Craftmark Tag on each item of clothing, where tradition meets classic elegance and every detail tells a narrative, as this collection makes its way into stores and online!
