These B’wood divas look divine in chikankari outfits, a trending summer essential

Pratishtha Rana

Epitome of craftsmanship, elegance and glamour, Chikankari ensembles have always been a must-have for women in India, especially in summers. The delicate chikan technique of hand-embroidery is a traditional hallmark of Lucknow, which ensures that enough air passes through the jhaalis, keeping the wearer cool in the scorching heat.

And for our Bollywood divas, Chikankari is also a sweet departure from blingy western garbs. From Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor to Sonam Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Sara Ali Khan, here, we list some of the most elegant Chikankari looks pulled off by these celebs.

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Sara Ali Khan looks dreamy in this set of short ivory chikan kurti, silk flared gharara and dupatta by Manish Malhotra.

Deepika Padukone rounded off her ethnic look in a head-to-toe set of pastel-yellow tasseled kurti and gharara by Anjul Bhandari. 

Kareena Kapoor Khan opted for a basic, white-on-white look in this chikankari overall. 

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja looks ever-so-ethereal in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’s chikankari anarkali. 

Janhvi Kapoor‘s breezy blue kurti shows off gorgeous work of chikankari, and evidently, needs no extra accessorising. 

Katrina Kaif ‘s romance with chikankari gives us some worthwhile fashion goals. This outfit by Manish Malhotra proves that Indian wear has no competition.

Athiya Shetty flawlessly pulls off this blush pink ensemble of chikan kurta teamed with identical toned sharara and dupatta by Anjul Bhandari. 

Malika Arora in white on white chikan kurti and layered pants makes a case for effortless traditional makeovers. 

Kriti Sanon looks refreshing in this lime-green outfit, designed with white thread chikankari and defined tailoring.