Muraqqa — A Wearable Archive of Artistic Heritage

Muraqqa, meaning “patched together,” was once an art form of the royal courts of Persia and Mughal India — curated albums where miniature paintings, calligraphy, poetry, and ornate borders were pieced into a harmonious whole. Each fragment stood as a masterpiece, yet together they told a timeless cultural story.

Our Muraqqa Collection reimagines this idea as a living, wearable archive of heritage. Every garment becomes a page, stitched with rare crafts and enduring traditions, translated for today’s world.

At its heart lies the preservation of the laakh craft of Jaipur — a centuries-old technique of shaping, molding, and embellishing natural resin derived from the lac insect. Traditionally used for bangles, rings, and decorative ornaments, laakh has now been reimagined into delicate buttons and accents that carry warmth, depth, and an irreplaceable handmade texture. With only a few artisans practicing this intricate craft today, each laakh detail is both an adornment and a preservation of memory.

The textiles form their own tapestry — hand-block printed cottons, shimmering Banarasi brocades, soft Chanderi weaves, and upcycled silk remnants that revive heritage while protecting the planet. Zardozi embroidery traces delicate floral vines and regal motifs, while Jod-inspired silhouettes blend architectural tailoring with fluid drapes, striking a balance between timeless grace and modern wearability.

The palette is as poetic as a miniature painting: deep maroon, inky blue, and warm clove flow into mogra white, blush rose, dusky saffron, and neem green — a harmony of richness and serenity.

Muraqqa is not just a collection; it is a celebration and safeguard of vanishing arts. Each piece bridges past grandeur with present relevance, ensuring that the artistry of India’s cultural mosaic continues to live, breathe, and endure.

When you wear Muraqqa, you don’t just adorn yourself — you carry forward a timeless cultural story.