Hand-Embroidered Chikankari Shirt - Vanilla Ice

$275.00

This unisex shirt is crafted from 100% banana fiber, tailored in a classic button-down silhouette with a subtle stripe that lends quiet structure. Hand-embroidered Chikankari motifs trace the front, creating a soft, tonal play of pattern and texture. Light, breathable, and polished, it’s designed to move from day to evening with understated ease.

Hours of handwork: 10 hours

Size XS S M L XL

100% Banana Fiber

Hand-embroidered detailing

Dry clean only

Unisex fit.

Designed for a relaxed, easy fit.

Professional dry clean only. Store on a padded hanger in a breathable garment bag. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve embroidery color.

This item is made to order. It will be custom-made at our atelier and shipped within 4–6 weeks. We will keep you informed at every step of the process.

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Fiber Origin

Myanmar

Naturally derived from banana stem, banana fiber is selected for its light hand, subtle texture, and waste-to-wardrobe appeal. It transforms an agricultural byproduct into a refined material with an understated, organic character.

100% BANANA FIBER

Making of the Fabric

Andhra Pradesh, India

Woven in a subtle stripe, this banana fabric offers an airy, refined drape. Crafted from banana stem fibers, it balances silk-like softness with a gently structured resilience.

STRIPE WEAVE80 GSM

Hand Work

Lucknow, India

Intricate hand detailing, created by a specialized cluster of women artisans in Lucknow.

Artisanal

Tailoring of Garment

Faridabad, India

Precision-cut and constructed by master tailors to ensure a perfect fit and lasting garment integrity.

SMALL-BATCH

The Craft

Chikankari Embroidery

Chikankari is Lucknow's most celebrated needlework tradition — a language of shadow and thread. Fabric is block-printed with a washable guide pattern, then handed to a karigari who works an array of named stitches — tepchi, bakhiya, murri, phanda — each producing a different texture and depth.

The finest stitches are nearly invisible from the front, casting only a soft shadow through the cloth. The tradition flourished under Mughal patronage in the 16th century and remains concentrated in the workshops of old Lucknow today.