When you put on SHWET, you know you're wearing something special. Our Kota Saree has 85% cotton and 15% silk, so you can be confident that you are buying a 100% Kota Cotton Saree, and with the quality of SHWET's Lucknowi Chikankari, we are certain that it will! Kota Cotton sheer saree perfect for work wear, classy yet comfortable.
Care
Wash in cold water. Always air dry: dry clothes flat and out of the sun if possible.
Colour
Slight difference in colour from the visible product image is possible. .
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Lucknowi Chikankari has been part of the culture for hundreds of years. That was wore by nawabs and slowly available by commoners, symbol of Awadhi Tehjib. Handicraft has always been the medium of thousands of Artisans livelihood who slowed in this fast fashion era. Due to a lack of a sustainable amount of work, artisans switch to domestic work or daily laborer jobs because they lack any other skill, also they do not want to teach their children that art due to a lack of scope of the work, undervalued labor, and underrecognized skill. To ensure the sustainability of artisans' livelihoods in Lucknow Safe Society Started working with the HCL Foundation to empower women economically and provide them a platform where they can feel secure in both term, social and economic stability. SHWET was founded in a country where women have the strongest temperament, willpower, and natural ability to nurture and the goal is to only grant them the gift of creative craftsmanship and blessing of being socioeconomically empowered in the society. Shwet is an idea that arose from our concerns for marginalized women in order to strengthen, empower, and mainstream them. A strong artisan community must be established to mitigate the challenge of an unorganized force of artisans.
Chikankari is a popular embroidery work done with the help of a white cotton thread on fine white cotton material. It is also known as shadow work. Chikan is an extremely delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on fabrics like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net, etc
When you put on SHWET, you know you're wearing something special. Our Kota Saree has 85% cotton and 15% silk, so you can be confident that you are buying a 100% Kota Cotton Saree, and with the quality of SHWET's Lucknowi Chikankari, we are certain that it will! Kota Cotton sheer saree perfect for work wear, classy yet comfortable.
Care
Wash in cold water. Always air dry: dry clothes flat and out of the sun if possible.
Colour
Slight difference in colour from the visible product image is possible. Read more.
Lucknowi Chikankari has been part of the culture for hundreds of years. That was wore by nawabs and slowly available by commoners, symbol of Awadhi Tehjib. Handicraft has always been the medium of thousands of Artisans livelihood who slowed in this fast fashion era. Due to a lack of a sustainable amount of work, artisans switch to domestic work or daily laborer jobs because they lack any other skill, also they do not want to teach their children that art due to a lack of scope of the work, undervalued labor, and underrecognized skill. To ensure the sustainability of artisans' livelihoods in Lucknow Safe Society Started working with the HCL Foundation to empower women economically and provide them a platform where they can feel secure in both term, social and economic stability. SHWET was founded in a country where women have the strongest temperament, willpower, and natural ability to nurture and the goal is to only grant them the gift of creative craftsmanship and blessing of being socioeconomically empowered in the society. Shwet is an idea that arose from our concerns for marginalized women in order to strengthen, empower, and mainstream them. A strong artisan community must be established to mitigate the challenge of an unorganized force of artisans.
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Lucknowi Chikankari
Chikankari is a popular embroidery work done with the help of a white cotton thread on fine white cotton material. It is also known as shadow work. Chikan is an extremely delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on fabrics like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net, etc
For those of you using a 44-inch wide fabric, this guide suggests measurements for a standard L Size. Think of this as your starting point. If you're working with different sizes or fabric widths, just adjust up or down accordingly. Hope this helps!
When it comes to how much fabric you'll need, it really depends on the design. We'd recommend having a chat with your designer or tailor before you order, just to be on the safe side.
A real silk saree will have slight variations in texture uniformity, which are quite noticeable.
Sarees are one of the most beautiful Indian national costumes for women. They are the epitome of elegance, beauty and dignity. That is why they have been an integral part of Indian culture from the dawn of civilization.
Among the various types of sarees in different states, one of the most popular is the Banarsi sarees. These silk sarees from Varanasi are known for their patterns and motifs. Originally, banarsi sarees were made for kings and were woven from real gold and silver threads.
There are over 30 saris in India, including Banarasi silk sari, Kasheeda sari, Khun sari, Kasuti sari, Chanderi sari, Tant sari, Kanjeevaram sari, Assam silk sari, Batik Print sari, Tussar silk sari, Assam musa silk and more. Sari, Takai Jamdani Sari, Panchampali Sari, Mysore Silk, etc.
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We prioritise bridging the gap, 70% of our workforce are local Gwalior women, who ensure itokri stays grounded.
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We partner with and support 550+ artisan families and their legacy in craft. They give us the confidence to bring these products to you.
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