Bollywood celebs never seem to tire of the plain kurta, no matter what time of year it is or where they are traveling. From airports to family gatherings and business meetings, the forgiving item has a designated place in nearly every Hollywood star’s closet. A chikankari-encrusted kurta, on the other hand, is a universally recognized style. Celebrities have traditionally worn beautifully embroidered lehengas and saris to celebrity weddings and holiday events, demonstrating the traditional Lucknowi expertise. Although tonal hand stitching is commonly seen on flashy event outfits, Bollywood stars also like to wear chikankari on their everyday kurtas. Anushka Sharma, Malaika Arora, and Kiara Advani, among the best-dressed celebrities, have shown their admirers how to wear simple, exquisite chikankari kurtas for informal outings on their days off.
The fuss-free appeal of this Indianwear wardrobe classic has certainly gained the seal of approval from Anushka Sharma more than just once. Earlier this year, she wore a stunning icy blue straight cut kurta, but for the Sui Dhaaga promotions, she wore an ornate number by Kanika Kapoor with a mukaish dupatta. Kiara Advani and Kriti Sanon, like Sharma, have many variations in their closets, commonly combined with white flared palazzos and tiny white designs over contrasting lime green and black. Brights make an appearance as well, as evidenced by Sara Ali Khan’s shocking blue kurta set with sheer dupatta and silver accents. The white and neutral-toned interpretations, however, may be found in Alaya F, Tara Sutaria, Janhvi Kapoor, and Malaika Arora’s collections. Here’s a look at some of the top chikankari kurtas worn by celebrities.
