Think every Chikankari brand tells the same story? Shwet Artistry proves otherwise: each kurta is GI-tagged, hand-embroidered start-to-finish by one Lucknow craftswoman, so stitches flow, not fragment. Heritage Bakhiya, Murri and Phanda meet breathable cotton, silk, or modal fits. Scan the built-in QR tag to meet your artisan and track wages—13 % of every sale funds her upskilling and health camps. Authentic craft, measurable impact.

Surprisingly, authentic Lucknow hand-embroidered Chikankari saves money long-term. Cheap machine “look-alikes” rip, fade, and hit landfills quickly. SHWET garments are GI-tagged, ethically stitched by women artisans, pre-shrunk, colour-fast, and built to outlast trends for years to come. Buy once, repeat endlessly, skip replacements—lowering cost-per-wear while supporting sustainable Indian craftsmanship.

We get the hesitation. Every SHWET garment follows a single-artisan path, never a noisy assembly line. After stitching, it endures seven CRAFTMARK-certified checks—thread strength, colour-fastness, symmetry, shrinkage, steam finish, barcode scan—before leaving Lucknow. Independent auditors score us 95 +, proving handcrafted precision can easily outshine mass-produced bulk any day—every single time.

Fair doubt. Each SHWET checkout creates a public ledger entry: 8 % funds training stipends, 5 % supports health camps, and wages start at ₹4 K, rising to ₹8 K per month. Over 1,200 rural women now hold Jan-Dhan accounts and QR skill IDs because shoppers like you choose our GI-tagged Chikankari. Want pure-profit fashion? Skip us.

Those listings are polyester blends with computer loops posing as heritage craft. Genuine GI-tag Lucknow Chikankari uses breathable cotton or modal and stitches like Bakhiya, Murri, Phanda—impossible by machine. Two washes expose the truth. Choose SHWET for longevity, natural fibres, and authentic motifs; pick knock-offs only if disposable fashion feels fine.

Hand-made variations prove authenticity, yet surprises shouldn’t stress you. Before dispatch, we offer free WhatsApp video previews showing exact colour, motif, and measurements. Still unsure? Enjoy a no-questions 7-day exchange, real-time tracking, and prepaid return pickup across India. International buyers get size-assist guides and discounted labels. We wear the risk—so you can wear the craft.