About Us

OUR LEGACY

Six Decades of Handcrafted Elegance

The Essence of Tehzeeb

Born in 1962, in the heart of Mumbai, Tehzeeb began as a small boutique with one simple promise — to bring the soul of Lucknowi Chikan to those who value grace, purity, and true craftsmanship.

Over six decades, three generations of our family have nurtured this legacy with a single commitment:
every Tehzeeb garment must feel like art.

Each piece is hand-embroidered by master women artisans of Lucknow — many from artisan lineages that span over a century.

Crafted slowly.
Thoughtfully.
With skills passed from mother to daughter.

Today, Tehzeeb stands for premium designer Lucknowi Chikan — where heritage meets modern elegance, and every piece carries a story stitched with culture, patience, and pride.

Our Journey Through Generations

Tehzeeb — A Legacy Woven by Hand Since 1962

In 1962, when Mumbai was still discovering its modern rhythm, one family brought with them a timeless treasure from the city of Nawabs — the intricate, poetic art of Lucknowi Chikan.

What began as a modest store soon grew into a name spoken with admiration: Tehzeeb.

For over six decades, Tehzeeb has remained devoted to one belief —
true luxury is handmade.

At the heart of every Tehzeeb garment lies the unmatched skill of specialist women artisans from Lucknow. Many come from families who have practiced Chikan embroidery for generations.

These artisans do not simply work with needle and thread —
they work with history, culture, and pride.

A single garment may take days, weeks, or even months to complete.
Every stitch reflects patience, discipline, and devotion.

As the third and fourth generations of our founding family carry this legacy forward, Tehzeeb continues to evolve —

Traditional, yet never old-fashioned.
Modern, yet never machine-made.

Our designers bring together rare and intricate stitches —
Shadow, Phanda, Ghaas Phuns, Jaali, and more —

crafted onto carefully selected fabrics including:
• Pure cotton
• Georgette
• Chiffon
• Crepe
• Silk
• Tussar

The Tehzeeb Experience

The result is timeless craftsmanship — garments that feel light, elegant, and refined, yet contemporary enough for every generation and every wardrobe.

Today, with flagship stores across Mumbai’s most premium locations, Tehzeeb has become more than a brand.

It is an emotion.

A bridge between artisans and admirers.
A cultural legacy preserved in thread.
A celebration of India’s most delicate embroidery, elevated for the modern world.

What Tehzeeb Means

Tehzeeb is not only fashion.

Tehzeeb is tradition you can wear.

Tehzeeb is heritage…
continued by hand.