FAQs
Orders, Shipping & Delivery
How long does Mimamsaa take to ship an order?
Most Mimamsaa pieces are dispatched within 7-28 working days, as every garment is made to order; intricate pieces such as lehengas may take up to 45 working days. Once dispatched, delivery within India takes a further 3-5 working days. For the exact timeline of a specific piece, write to connect@mimamsaa.com or WhatsApp us at +91-7303900650.
Does Mimamsaa ship internationally?
Yes, Mimamsaa ships worldwide. Every piece is made to order and shipped from India, with delivery typically within 21-35 days of placing your order, depending on the garment.
What are Mimamsaa's shipping charges?
- Free Shipping Within India
- International shipping is free on orders above Rs.1,00,000. Below that, international shipping is charged at checkout based on the destination and weight.
Do I have to pay customs duty on international orders?
Yes. Customs duties and taxes on international orders are the customer's responsibility. They are not included in your order total and are charged over and above any shipping paid at checkout. Each importing country levies these charges under its own rules when a shipment crosses its border, so the amount varies by destination.
Does Mimamsaa offer express delivery?
Yes, express delivery with dispatch within 24-48 hours is available for select pieces that are ready in stock. WhatsApp us at +91-7303900650 to confirm availability for the piece you have in mind.
Payments
What payment methods does Mimamsaa accept?
Mimamsaa accepts national and international credit and debit cards, bank transfers, UPI payments, and international payments via Stripe. For bank details or a UPI QR code, WhatsApp us at +91-7303900650.
Is Cash on Delivery (COD) available?
No, Mimamsaa does not currently offer Cash on Delivery on any order, within India or internationally. All orders are prepaid. If you need assistance completing a payment, WhatsApp us at +91-7303900650.
Customisation, Sizing & Alterations
Does Mimamsaa offer customisation?
Yes. As a made-to-order label, Mimamsaa can customise the colour of a garment within the Mimamsaa colour palette, along with atelier adjustments such as the neckline, sleeves, and length of individual components.
Our intention is to craft each piece around the person wearing it, while retaining the integrity of the original design, so that you feel entirely comfortable in your Mimamsaa.
For customisation requests, contact us on WhatsApp at +91-7303900650 or email connect@mimamsaa.com before placing your order.
Does Mimamsaa charge extra for larger sizes?
No. When ordering directly through the Mimamsaa website, we do not charge extra for custom sizing or sizes above XL, subject to the construction possibilities of the garment.
You can share your measurements with us when placing your order, and we will craft the piece accordingly.
How do I get my Mimamsaa outfit altered?
Send the outfit back to us with your alteration requirements and we will carry out the alteration for you. The scope of alteration depends on the style of the garment and the nature of the textile, which can add some restrictions, so WhatsApp us at +91-7303900650 before sending the piece so we can confirm what is possible.
Returns & Care
What is Mimamsaa's return and exchange policy?
Mimamsaa has a strict no-return, no-exchange policy, as every garment is made to order. Please confirm your size and customisation requirements carefully before purchasing. Our team is available on WhatsApp at +91-7303900650 to help you verify measurements before you order.
How should I care for my Mimamsaa garment?
Dry clean only. Store the textile wrapped in a muslin cloth, away from sunlight, in a dry environment, and air it every few months. Mimamsaa is not responsible for damage to textiles that have been hand-washed or cleaned by any method other than dry cleaning.
About the Brand
What does "Mimamsaa" mean and how is it pronounced?
Mimamsaa (pronounced mee-MAAM-saa) comes from the Sanskrit word Mīmāṃsā, meaning inquiry, reflection and the search for deeper meaning. Founder Ankita Singh chose the name to reflect the label's practice of looking beyond the decorative surface of Indian craft to understand its origins, its makers and the new forms it can take in contemporary life.
Who founded Mimamsaa?
Mimamsaa was founded in Lucknow in 2016 by Ankita Singh, a Fashion Design graduate of NIFT, soon after her graduation. She leads the creative vision and design language of the label, while her brother and co-partner Utkarsh Singh, who holds a master's degree in business from the University of Sydney, leads business strategy, operations and retail partnerships.
Where are Mimamsaa garments made?
Every Mimamsaa garment is designed, sampled, constructed and finished at the brand's studio in Noida, India, with specialised hand embroidery carried out by experienced karigars in Chowk, Lucknow, a historic centre of Indian hand embroidery. A single garment may pass through the hands of 20 to 25 specialists across design, cutting, embroidery, construction and finishing.
What crafts and textiles is Mimamsaa known for?
Mimamsaa is known for handwoven tissue silks, crushed tissue, Banarasi brocades, organza and munga silk, combined with hand embroidery traditions of Lucknow including aari, zardozi, resham threadwork, naqshi, dabka and sadi work. The embroidery is conceived as part of the garment's architecture rather than applied ornament, giving the label its signature of intricate yet restrained composition.
Where can I buy Mimamsaa offline?
Beyond mimamsaa.com, Mimamsaa is stocked at leading multi-designer stores across India, including Ogaan (Delhi), Ensemble (Delhi and Mumbai), Anantam (Delhi), Collage (Chennai), The Collage Shop (Bengaluru) and Bombaim (Kolkata), with dedicated store-in-store presentations at Ensemble Hyderabad and Aashni + Co Mumbai. The brand also hosts privately curated trunk shows across India and internationally, including past showcases in San Francisco and New York City.
Which celebrities have worn Mimamsaa?
Mimamsaa has been worn by leading actors and cultural figures including Mira Kapoor, Genelia Deshmukh, Mrunal Thakur, Sonam Bajwa, Keerthy Suresh, Divya Dutta and Rasika Dugal, and the brand collaborated with Monica Dogra for its New York campaign. Its work has been featured in Harper's Bazaar India, The Voice of Fashion, Indulge (The Indian Express), Lifestyle Asia and The Telegraph.