Policies & Terms of Service
Official guidelines and customer assurances for Maryam Chikan
All India Shipping & Delivery Policy
At Maryam Chikan, each artisan garment is inspected for stitch perfection and steam ironed before being packed into tamper-evident transit pouches.
- Dispatch Timeline: Orders are dispatched from our Lucknow workshop (Shop No. 143, Nakkhas Market) within 24 to 48 hours of receipt.
- Transit Time: Deliveries to Metro cities take 2-4 business days. Non-metro and regional locations take 3-6 business days.
- Free Shipping: All prepaid and COD orders exceeding ₹999.00 qualify for 100% Free All-India Express Shipping. Orders below ₹999 are charged a flat ₹99.00 nominal shipping fee.
- Tracking: Real-time tracking numbers with SMS and WhatsApp links are issued upon courier dispatch.
7-Day Easy Exchange & Return Guarantee
We take pride in the quality of our handcrafted apparel. If a garment doesn't fit comfortably or if you wish to exchange it for another silhouette:
- You may initiate an exchange or return request within 7 days of delivery.
- Items must be unworn, unwashed, and returned in their original packaging with all brand tags intact.
- To initiate an exchange, simply drop a message on our WhatsApp helpline at +91 6307445336 or email support@maryamchikan.in with your Order Number.
- Custom stitched or altered pieces are non-returnable.
GST Registration & Invoicing Compliance
Maryam Chikan is a legally registered proprietorship under the Goods and Services Tax Act of India:
Trade Name: MARYAM CHIKAN
Legal Name: ZEBA ZIA (Proprietor)
GST Identification Number (GSTIN): 09ABIPZ1543J1Z5
HSN Code for Embroidered Apparel: 6204
Applicable GST Rate: 5.00% (CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% intra-state UP, IGST 5.0% inter-state)
Every order includes a downloadable and printable formal Tax Invoice eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC) for business customers who provide their GSTIN during checkout.
Privacy & Data Security
We strictly protect the confidentiality of our customers. Personal contact numbers and shipping addresses are used strictly for order fulfillment and courier communication. We do not sell, rent, or trade customer information with third parties.
Terms of Use & Craft Notice
Handcraft Characteristics: Since Lucknow Chikankari is 100% executed by hand using traditional wooden printing blocks and needles, minor variations in motifs, stitches, or thread tensions are intrinsic hallmarks of authentic handcrafted artistry, not defects.
Jurisdiction: All commercial transactions are governed by the laws of India and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.