Welcome to Alaya Designs
At Alaya Designs, we bring you timeless treasures curated from the heart of Lucknow. Rooted in tradition and refined in detail, our handcrafted Lucknowi Chikankari pieces celebrate the charm of age-old craftsmanship on pure, luxurious fabrics.
Each ensemble we curate is thoughtfully selected—never mass-produced, rarely repeated—making every Alaya piece one-of-a-kind. Whether it’s the soft drape of Mul Chanderi, the shimmer of Tissue, or the delicacy of Organza, our collections speak the language of elegance and individuality.
We believe clothing is not just worn—it’s felt. It’s the story of a woman embracing her grace, her heritage, her boldness. Alaya Designs is for those who seek beauty with soul and style with meaning.
Why Alaya?
• Pure, premium-quality fabrics only
• Carefully curated Chikankari collections
• Unstitched & semi-stitched options for versatile styling
• Custom tailoring and worldwide shipping available
• Each design tells a story—and becomes yours
When you choose Alaya, you’re not just buying a product, you’re uplifting a vision, a journey, a dream in bloom.
Explore our collections. Embrace your own Alaya.
#BeBold #BeBeautiful #BeAlaya
A short story about us
It starts here, with a memory, a city, and a craft that found its way back to me.
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I was born in Lucknow, but we moved to Mumbai when I was just about 2 years old. My maternal roots lie in that city, but I didn’t grow up with memories of it. I wasn’t close to my nani or my extended maternal family. Lucknow was familiar in name, but distant in experience.
What I did have, though, was my mother’s quiet love for the place she came from. The way she spoke about Lucknow, with warmth, with softness, and sometimes, with a little longing, stayed with me. I saw the city reflected in her values, her grace, and the way she carried herself. Through her, Lucknow lived on, quietly, in our home.
People often ask me, “Why Chikankari?”
And honestly, I didn’t grow up around it. But when I came across it later in life, something clicked. It felt familiar. Like it belonged to a part of me I hadn’t fully known, but had always been there. Through Chikankari, I began to reconnect, not just with the craft, but with my roots. With a part of my story that never had a chance to grow, but never really left either.
That’s how ALAYA came to life.
Not as a business idea, but as something personal. A gentle return to a place I barely knew, but always felt connected to. Alaya isn’t just a brand. It’s a reflection of softness, of identity, of something that feels like home.
— Sumayya, Founder of Alaya Designs
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Reach out to us for inquiries about our handcrafted chikankari apparel and bespoke services.
Alaya Designs
At Alaya Designs, we bring you timeless treasures curated from the heart of Lucknow. Rooted in tradition and refined in detail, our handcrafted Lucknowi Chikankari pieces celebrate the charm of age-old craftsmanship on pure, luxurious fabrics.
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info@alayadesigns.in
+91 98927 77746
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