Essence by Monika

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An obsession with texture and finish

Contemporary dressing in pure fabrics

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Close up view of Golden banarsi kurta with 3/4th sleeves and pin tuck detail and pants with pockets

Essence by Monika: Luxury Indian Women's Wear, Made in India

We make handwoven Indian women's wear from our studio. Pure Chanderi kurta sets, Habotai silk dupattas, Banarasi Munga co-ords, pleated Organza formals, tussar silk coat sets, and festive pieces for weddings and celebrations.

Every piece is made-to-order. The textiles are chosen by hand. Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh. Munga silk thread from Assam, woven Banarasi-style in Varanasi. Habotai for its year-round wearability. Tussar from Bhagalpur for its raw intelligence. The embroidery is worked by hand. Raw jute, French knots, dabka, Kiran lace, kaaj buttons cut from tussar fabric.

This is not fast fashion. It is not trend-led. It is craft-led. Designed for the woman who knows the difference.

Physical store: Suraj Kund Road, Meerut. Online orders ship pan-India. Founded in 2006 by Monika Arora.

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