Embroidered kurtas made to measure, from desk to dinner

For work and everyday

For a kurta you will wear weekly, keep the work small and flat. A fine border around the neckline, a line along the placket or a narrow band above the cuffs adds interest without looking dressy in a meeting. Tone-on-tone thread, white on white or navy on navy, is especially easy to wear. Our office-wear kurta guide covers cuts and fabrics for work.

Think about practicalities. Work at the cuffs meets keyboards and desks, so a band slightly above the edge wears better. Dense work at the centre front can feel stiff under a blazer or coat.

Neckline and placket ideas

The neckline is where an embroidered kurta usually starts. Some combinations that work well:

• A round neck with a slit, with the slit outlined in a fine border.
• A band collar with small motifs along the collar and placket.
• A V-neck with a tapering border that narrows towards the point.
• A buttoned placket with work either side; our plackets and buttons guide has fastening ideas.

Stepping up for occasions

For gatherings and Eid, a kurta can carry the detailed level: neckline, sleeves and hem worked together. Paired with a matching trouser and a light dupatta, it becomes an occasion outfit without the formality of a full three-piece suit. A longer kurta with a worked hem looks especially elegant with straight trousers.

If you want one kurta that does both, choose delicate work in a slightly richer thread. It looks quiet with jeans and lifts with jewellery and a dupatta.

Sleeve length plays a part as well. Embroidery at the end of a three-quarter sleeve shows off a bracelet and stays clear of your hands, while full sleeves put the work right at the wrist, where it is seen every time you reach for something. Short sleeves suit a band of work just above the edge, which also keeps the opening neat.

Fabric choices

Cotton, lawn and cambric are reliable everyday bases that take light embroidery well; the cambric guide explains why cambric suits work kurtas. Linen gives a relaxed, textured look. For richer occasion kurtas, a fabric with a little more body supports the extra work without puckering.

With Fabric + Stitching we supply the agreed fabric, and you can ask us to suggest one that suits the embroidery level; start that route with a Fabric + Stitching quote. With Stitching Only, send photos of your own fabric first.

What to put in your quote

Choose kurta or kameez on the stitching quote form, pick a level, and note your preferred length and sleeve, the neckline, and where the embroidery should sit. Add a photo of work you like. If you are in Germany, the Germany fancy work page explains ordering and quote currency from there. Our custom embroidery service describes how the work is planned and confirmed. Production is 5 to 7 working days once the quote is approved and paid in full, and shipping is separate.