What hand chikankari really means
Each motif stitched by a karigar by hand, not by a machine. Look at the reverse, hand chikankari is messy and uneven on the back, the machine version is mirror-perfect.
Organza & Chikankari · Hyderabad
If you love Studio Iris, you'll feel at home in Hyderabad
Translucent silk organza with hand chikankari from Lucknow, mukaish silver-foil, sometimes a touch of zardozi. It's the lightest saree we carry, and probably the most photographed at Hyderabad receptions through April, May and June. Curated from karigar collectives in Lucknow and a few organza weavers in Varanasi.
Where ours come from
Lucknow chikankari collectives, and a few Varanasi looms for the organza Banarasi pieces.
What it costs here
Light chikankari organza from twenty-eight thousand. Heavy hand-chikankari with mukaish from sixty-five. Bridal organza to two lakh.
Coming to see them
Walk in to browse. Book ahead for the reception edit.
Visit Us
Trisha Silks · Jubilee Hills
Plot No. 795, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033. Open daily 10:30 AM, 9:30 PM. Appointments preferred for bridal trousseau viewings.
Frequently asked
Questions from our Hyderabad patrons
Is organza chikankari suitable for the reception?
Yes, translucent silk organza with hand chikankari is the lightest reception-weight saree, perfect for Hyderabad's summer wedding season.
How do I care for an organza chikankari saree?
Dry-clean only. Roll, never fold, to preserve the embroidery. Store with cedar sachets to discourage moths.
Where is the atelier in Hyderabad?
Plot No. 795, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Fifteen minutes from Banjara Hills and Begumpet, twenty from Gachibowli and HITEC City. Open daily 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins welcome for everyday browsing. Private bridal viewings and trousseau planning are by appointment so a senior consultant can shortlist before you arrive.
What payment methods do you accept?
UPI, NEFT/RTGS, IMPS, all major credit and debit cards via secure link, and bank transfer. Full GST invoice issued on every purchase.
Begin the conversation
See the heritage handloom shelf, on Road No. 36.
Two hours in the Jubilee Hills salon, or forty-five minutes on a complimentary video viewing. WhatsApp +91 91123 91239 to book.
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