Modern chikankari Kurti designs. A supremely delicate and intricate technique of hand embroidery is called Chikankari. An artful creation of exquisite patterns with thread, chikankari is an age-old creative technique of decorating and designing a piece of cloth through fine strands of thread, by hand. Originating in Persia, this magnificent technique was popularised and brought to India by Persian nobles mainly Noor Jahan, wife of Jahangir. The practice of designing clothes with intricate chikan patterns is still quite prevalent and loved in the Indian subcontinent.

Starting as a white-on-white embroidery, chikankari, over the years has transformed and has painted itself in different colors and patterns.

What to Wear with a Chikankari Kurti?

• Chikankari kurtis are super versatile in nature so pair it with your favourtie jeans for an indo-western look or go full traditional with some matching pallazo and statement oxidized silver jewelry, when it comes to styling a chikankari kurti, the options are endless.
• Chikankari is usually done with white strands of thread over white or coloured cloth. Pick the colour that suits you the most and enhances your body type, match it with minimal jewlery and let your gorgeous kurti do all the talking.
• Pair your full jaal chikankari kurti with minimal jewlry for a more casual and laid back daytime outfit.
• If your kurti is more on the simplistic side, play with accesories to enhance the whole look, you can opt for statement chandbalis or layered silver necklace. Chunky bangles and anklets are also great options when styling a chikankari.
• Since chikankari kurtis are usually very simple, you can spice them up with statement sleeves or necklines. You can get some ideas from these stylish sleeve designs for suits.

22. Celebrity Style

We’re totally in love with Kriti Sanon’s simple yet elegant off-duty look as she wears a chikankari kurti with white chikankari pants. Her kurti has been shaped and stitched in a modern, A-line style. If you’re planning to buy new chikankari pants then white is definitely the color to go for as it can be paired with a number of different tops. You can get some good styling ideas from our post on how to wear palazzo pants with kurtis.