Chikankari Kurtis: Fabric Pehle, Embroidery Baad Mein!

When we think of *Chikankari*, sabse pehle embroidery yaad aati hai. But let’s be real — price ka main game embroidery nahi, fabric hota hai. So if you ever get confused ki ek kurti Rs800 ki hai aur dusri Rs2500 ki, chances are it’s not the embroidery but the material

Let’s decode this in simple words :

1. Cotton – Sabse Common Aur Pocket Friendly 

Cotton chikankari kurtis are the most popular.

Feel:Super soft, airy, and not transparent.
Price: Usually cheaper compared to other fabrics around Rs300.
Why buy: Daily wear ke liye perfect, especially in garmi.

 2. Rayon – The Chill Middle Ground 

Rayon is like that “safe zone” fabric.

Feel: Soft, smooth, and falls nicely (zyada stiff nahi hota).
Transparency: Not transparent, so no lining headache.
Price: Expensive thoda zyada than cotton.Approx Rs 700 and above

Photo---Inayakhan Shop

3. Mulmul Or Muslin OR Modal – Softie But Premium.

Mulmul is pure cotton,Muslin slightly dense and tight and Modal is semi synthetic fiber made from wood pulp.Modal fabric is always expensive than mulmul or muslin.Go for Modal as its trending and ofcourse dikhta to acha hi hai .

Feel: Very soft, light on skin, and flowy.
Transparency: Not see-through (so no extra lining needed).
Price:Higher because modal itself is a premium fabric.Approx Rs1200 and higher.

Photo---The Lucknowi Chikan

 4. Viscose / Georgette – Thoda Fancy, Thoda High-Maintenance 

Feel:Super soft, very thin, and flowy.
Transparency: Almost always transparent → you need lining.
*Price: Expensive, kyunki ye febric mehenga hi aata hai and Main point Its Delicate. 

Photo---My Store Ruby Pink

5. Chanderi Silk– Festive Glow 

Feel:Lightweight, slightly shiny, and gives a royal look.
Transparency: A bit see through, so keep lining for a safer side.
Price: High, because chanderi is a luxury fabric. Approx 2000.

Photo---House of Chickankari

 Final Thought

So next time when you shop for a chikankari kurti, remember:
Embroidery is same-same, but **fabric decides the price**.

* Budget + daily wear = Cotton
* Mid-range + comfy = Rayon
* Premium + soft = Modal
* Party + glam = Viscose/Georgette
* Royal + festive = Chanderi

Chikankari patterns? Woh hum next blog main decode karenge .

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