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White Chikankari Kurtas by Namastay
When you think of Chikankari, you think of white. White is the color that first drew the world to Chikankari. In the royal courts of Lucknow, artisans stitched silk white threads onto cotton white cloth, giving it that soft classic chikankari look. That same calm elegance lives in every white Chikankari kurta you see here. Namastay keeps the handwork true, updates the fit for real bodies, and sends each piece from our studio within 48 hours, so that it reaches your door while your plans are still fresh.
Why choose a white Chikankari kurta
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Pure canvas, living detail
The open weave of white cotton allows every murri knot and jaali window to stand out. Even simple straight stitches catch sunlight and lend depth without adding weight. -
Seasonless appeal
White reflects summer heat, layers under shawls in winter, and looks crisp on screens and in photographs. You can rely on this one garment from garden brunch to evening candlelight ceremony. -
Versatile styling
Pair with pastel palazzos for a lazy morning, indigo denim for campus runs, or a bright dupatta for Diwali lights. Change a single accessory, and the kurta follows your mood.
Fit and fabric guidance
Namastay grades patterns from extra small through triple extra large. Shoulders sit slightly wider so the cloth skims the body rather than grips it, and discreet side slits give room for long strides.
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Mulmul cotton feels feather-light on humid days and rolls into hand luggage without creasing.
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Classic cotton offers a touch more structure for office settings and holds its shape through repeated washes.
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Modal cotton drapes smoothly over curves, making it a favorite for festive dinners where ease meets elegance.
When to wear and how to layer
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Summer midday - Trust mulmul over skin-toned innerwear, add woven flats, and you are done.
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Monsoon commute - Choose classic cotton, fold the hem once above the ankle rain splash, and step into water-friendly sandals.
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Winter gathering - Slide a modal piece over thermal leggings, drape a pashmina stole, and the raised embroidery still shows through soft wool.
Looking beyond Chikankari
If you love the ease of these kurtas, explore our Kashmiri phirans for deep-winter warmth, slip into the breezy silhouette of our Hand-Embroidered Kaftans for resort days, or pick up a relaxed weekend set from our cotton coord collection. Each line carries the same Namastay commitment to craft and comfort.
Care that keeps the thread bright
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Turn the garment inside out.
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Use cold water with mild detergent and gentle agitation.
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Press out water, lay flat in shade, and smooth the motifs with your palms.
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Steam lightly before wearing; avoid direct ironing on the stitches.
Follow these steps, and your kurta will stay luminous through many seasons of wear.
The Namastay promise
Handwork only, no machine loops, so every motif carries the small variations that prove a real artisan guided the needle. Orders leave our studio within two days, arrive with free cash on delivery across India, and come with easy returns because true craft should never feel risky. Each sale funds fair wages, safe workshops, and new apprenticeships in Lucknow, ensuring that the next generation learns the language of Chikankari just as carefully as the last.
Explore the edit, choose the fabric that suits your climate, confirm your size, and welcome a piece of quiet artistry into everyday life.
