Looking for a gift that is personal and not too expensive? Hand-embroidered chikankari makes a thoughtful gift, and several pieces are easy to wrap and easy to wear. Here are ideas by budget, in CAD.
From $30 to $45: accessories
- Zoya chiffon dupatta with muqaish kamdani: $30 in white, $35 in festive red, bottle green or royal blue.
- Bandhej art silk dupatta with gold border: $45.
- Chikankari plazo: $35 for the straight style and $40 for the sharara style, both in white.
Around $40 to $55: a first chikankari piece
- Inaya short kurti ($40): a hip-length kurti that works with jeans and trousers. See the Inaya guide.
- Samaira Chanderi silk kurta ($50β$55): a lustrous kurta for festive occasions.
- Maira modal cotton co-ord sets (from $50): a complete outfit in soft modal cotton.
For a bigger gift
Ayat and Layla rayon co-ord sets start at $75, and Ziva, Zoya and Geet Chanderi and kamdani sets run from $79 to $99. Browse co-ord sets.
Choosing for someone else
- If you are unsure of the size, choose a dupatta, which has no sizing.
- White and pastels suit almost everyone. See colours that suit brown skin.
- Check the size guide before ordering clothing.
Shipping and returns
Orders ship from Toronto within 24β48 hours. Delivery takes 1β3 business days in Toronto and the GTA and 3β10 business days elsewhere in Canada. Canadian orders can be returned within 7 days of delivery. See the shipping and return policy. For more ideas, read our gift guide.