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Bridal abayas for your nikah, made to measure

Ten ivory abayas embroidered with peach and gold magnolias, one in each of our shapes, and the starting point for your own bridal abaya. Each is made for you alone, to your measurements, with a matching scarf. If you want white, blush or another colour, or more work for the day, we agree it in your quote before anything is cut.

  • Single pieces welcome
  • Full payment in advance
  • 5 to 7 working days to make
  • Delivered worldwide
Ivory cape abaya for a nikah, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias, design previewDesign preview
Sleeve of an ivory pleated nikah abaya with magnolia embroidery, design previewDesign preview
Ivory tulip abaya with a spray of magnolias over one shoulder, a bridal abaya design, design previewDesign preview

12 designs

The collection

Each design is made to order in your size or to your measurements. The pictures are design previews made before sewing, so the finished piece is confirmed in your written quote.

12 designs shown

  • Design preview of the Magnolia cape abaya in ivory: cape layer, open front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia cape abaya

    An open cape abaya in ivory, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias along the edges of the cape, down both front edges and on the cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Cape layer
    • Open front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia pleated abaya in ivory: pleated panels, open front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia pleated abaya

    An open pleated abaya in ivory, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias down both front edges and above the pleated sleeve ends. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Pleated panels
    • Open front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia kimono abaya in ivory: kimono cut, open front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia kimono abaya

    An open-front kimono abaya in ivory, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias down both front edges and around the sleeve cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Kimono cut
    • Open front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia bisht abaya in ivory: bisht style, open front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia bisht abaya

    A flowing, open bisht-style abaya in ivory, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias down both front edges and around the ends of the sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Bisht style
    • Open front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia tulip abaya in ivory: petal sleeves, open front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia tulip abaya

    An open tulip abaya in ivory with petal sleeves, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias in a spray over one shoulder and down the front, and on the sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Petal sleeves
    • Open front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia lantern abaya in ivory: lantern sleeves, closed front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia lantern abaya

    An ivory lantern-sleeve abaya with a stand collar, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias around the collar, down the front placket and on the cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Lantern sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia layered abaya in ivory: layered sleeves, closed front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia layered abaya

    An ivory layered-sleeve abaya with a round neck, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias in a spray over one shoulder and on the layered sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Layered sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia butterfly abaya in ivory: butterfly sleeves, closed front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£99Regular £125· 21% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia butterfly abaya

    An ivory butterfly abaya with a round neck, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias around the neckline and on the sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Butterfly sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia bell abaya in ivory: bell sleeves, closed front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£99Regular £125· 21% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia bell abaya

    An ivory bell-sleeve abaya with an A-line cut, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias down the neck opening and on the flared sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Bell sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Magnolia tailored abaya in ivory: shawl collar, open front, magnolia embroidery, matching scarf£99Regular £125· 21% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Magnolia tailored abaya

    An open tailored abaya in ivory with a shawl collar, embroidered with peach and gold magnolias along the shawl collar and around the cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Shawl collar
    • Open front
    • Magnolia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Pearl Geometry cape abaya in pearl grey: cape layer, open front, lattice embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Pearl Geometry cape abaya

    An open cape abaya in pearl grey, embroidered with a fine cream diamond lattice along the edges of the cape, down both front edges and on the cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Cape layer
    • Open front
    • Lattice embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Pearl Geometry pleated abaya in pearl grey: pleated panels, open front, lattice embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview2 photos
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    Pearl Geometry pleated abaya

    An open pleated abaya in pearl grey, embroidered with a fine cream diamond lattice down both front edges and above the pleated sleeve ends. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Pleated panels
    • Open front
    • Lattice embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
Ivory kimono abaya with magnolias down the front edges, a bridal abaya to start from, design previewDesign preview
Magnolia kimono abaya · GS010

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A bridal abaya, made only for you

Many women want to be covered at their nikah and still feel dressed for the day. An abaya does both: it is modest from neck to ankle, and it can carry as much embroidery as you like. Because each one is cut from your own measurements, it fits like it was made for the day, because it was.

Start from one of the ivory designs here, or send a photo of a bridal abaya you love and we quote for it. Our custom abayas page walks through the choices, and ivory, cream or off-white helps you pick the shade.

Ivory lantern-sleeve abaya with a stand collar and magnolia embroidery, design previewDesign preview
Magnolia lantern abaya · GS060

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Which shape for the day

The cape and pleated abayas are the most formal. The cape carries embroidery around the shoulders, which shows well in photographs, and the pleats move as you walk. The tulip and layered designs put a spray of magnolias over one shoulder, and the kimono and bisht are open and flowing, so they can go over a dress.

For a quieter nikah at home or in a mosque, the bell and lantern abayas are closed and easy to sit in. If you want a softer grey rather than ivory, the pearl grey cape and pleated designs have a fine cream lattice.

Ivory pleated abaya with magnolias above the pleated sleeve ends, design previewDesign preview
Magnolia pleated abaya · GS080

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Colour, embroidery and finish

Bridal abayas can be made in white, ivory or any colour. Embroidery, beadwork or sequins beyond the design as drawn are agreed in your quote, along with the fabric: nida, crepe or chiffon, with a lining under chiffon if you want one.

Tell us your nikah date when you ask for a quote. Each abaya takes 5 to 7 working days to make once the quote is approved and paid in full, and shipping comes after that, so order early. We cannot promise a delivery date, but your quote includes delivery to your door and any import duties and fees.

In close-up

The embroidery up close

Necklines, sleeves and backs from this collection. Tap a name to see every view of that design.

Your choices

What you can choose or change

  • Any of the ten shapes, or your own design from a photo
  • White, ivory or any colour, confirmed in your quote
  • Embroidery, beadwork or sequins beyond the design, quoted individually
  • Fabric: nida, crepe or chiffon, with a lining if you want one
  • Cut to your measurements, with your own length
  • A matching scarf, included with every collection design

Initials, a name or a monogram can be embroidered too: tell us the letters and where you would like them, and we confirm the size and thread in your quote.

Anything else you would like changed, ask in your quote request and we tell you honestly whether it can be done.

How to order

Four steps, all in writing

  1. 1. Pick a design. Open it and press Customize This Product, or send us your own picture.
  2. 2. Send your size or measurements. S to XL, or your own numbers. See the size guide.
  3. 3. Approve your written quote. It lists the design, fabric, measurements, delivery and the total, and you pay in full before we cut.
  4. 4. We make and ship it. 5 to 7 working days of production in Pakistan, then shipping, which is extra and varies by destination.

Delivery to the UK

Quoted and paid in pounds. Your quote includes delivery to your door and any import VAT, duty and courier fees, so there is nothing to pay when the parcel arrives. Ordering from the UK

Delivery to the UAE

Choose to be quoted in US dollars, euros or pounds. Delivery to any emirate and the import charges are included in the quote. Ordering from the UAE · the Gulf

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FAQ

Bridal abayas questions

Do you make bridal abayas?

Yes. Bridal abayas are made to measure like any abaya, in white, ivory or any colour, with embroidery, beadwork or sequins agreed in your quote. For your own wedding day they are the one piece we make: we do not make wedding suits or lehengas.

Can I send a photo of a bridal abaya I like?

Yes. Send the photo with your measurements and we reply with a written quote for that design. We confirm what can be made in writing before anything is cut.

How early should I order a nikah abaya?

As early as you can. Making takes 5 to 7 working days once the quote is approved and paid in full, and shipping time depends on your country. Tell us your nikah date when you ask for a quote.

Do guests wear these abayas too?

Ivory is usually kept for the couple, so for guests we suggest our wedding guest abayas in navy, mauve and other colours.

Softly wrinkled white cotton fabric in natural light

Ready when you are

Found the one? Make it yours.

Send the design you like with your size or measurements, and we reply with a written quote.

No commitment until you approve your written quote.