Buying a kurti online means trusting photos, so it helps to know what to check before you pay. This guide covers the essentials for choosing a hand-embroidered chikankari kurti online in Canada.
What to check on the product page
- Fabric: clearly named (cotton, modal cotton, rayon or Chanderi silk).
- Embroidery: described as hand-embroidered, with close-up photos.
- Size chart: garment measurements, not just S, M and L.
- Care: hand wash or dry clean instructions.
- Policies: shipping times and returns that are easy to find.
How to tell hand embroidery from machine copies
Check the back of the fabric: hand embroidery has small knots and uneven thread ends, and no two motifs match exactly. Read more in our guide to choosing an authentic shop.
Choosing a kurti
For first-time buyers, a short kurti with straight trousers is the easiest start, and a co-ord set is the easiest complete outfit. Prices at Lucknow Threads start at $40 for kurtis and $50 for co-ord sets, in CAD. See kurtis and co-ord sets.
Shipping and returns
We ship from Toronto within 24β48 hours. Delivery takes 1β3 business days in Toronto and the GTA and 3β10 business days across the rest of Canada. Canadian orders over CAD 120 ship free, with a flat CAD 9.95 fee below that. Canadian orders can be returned within 7 days of delivery. International orders are not returnable. See the shipping and return policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is chikankari hand embroidered?
Authentic chikankari is. Ours is hand-embroidered by artisans in Lucknow.
How do I wash a chikankari kurti?
Hand wash in cold water, do not wring and dry flat in the shade. See the hand wash guide.