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Made-to-measure abayas in the UK

Ready-made abayas in the UK tend to come in a few set lengths, so tall and petite women end up taking up hems or putting up with sleeves that stop short. We make abayas to your own measurements in Pakistan and deliver them to any UK address. Pick one of our designs, each with a matching scarf, or send a photo of the abaya you want. Everything is agreed in writing before cutting, and your quote is in pounds.

  • Made in Pakistan, shipped to the UK
  • 5 to 7 working days to make, plus shipping
  • Written quote in GBP
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From the UK

Custom abayas for the UK

Abayas cut to your length, sleeves and shape: one of our 100 designs, or your own from a photo or sketch.

Sizes, delivery and sending fabric from the UK: ordering from the UK.

Sizes and lengths

Abaya sizes such as 52, 54 or 56 give the length in inches, not your dress size, which is why the same size can fit one woman and trail on the floor for another. Our guide to abaya sizes 52 to 58 explains the numbers.

You can order our designs in S to XL, send your body measurements, or measure an abaya you already own and send us those figures instead.

Layers for British weather

Nida and crepe both sit comfortably under a winter coat, and crepe has enough weight to stay tidy on a windy platform. Chiffon suits weddings and summer evenings over a lined inner dress. For the colder months, read winter abayas for UK weather, and for work, our office abaya guide.

Quote, payment and delivery

One written quote in pounds covers the abaya, delivery to your UK address and any import charges. You pay in full once you approve it, we make the abaya in 5 to 7 working days, and courier time comes on top. Our UK abaya ordering guide walks through each step, and the UK page explains sending your own fabric from the UK.

How it works

Custom abayas step by step

1. Choose the abaya. 2. Send your measurements. 3. Approve, pay and we make it. 4. Shipped to you. The full steps, with what to send and when, are on the Custom abayas page.

  • Single pieces welcome

    One outfit is enough. No minimum bundle.

  • Full payment in advance

    You pay once you’ve approved your quote, before we cut anything.

  • 5 to 7 working days to make

    Production time only. Shipping is added on top.

  • Delivered worldwide

    Delivery and import charges are included in your quote.

Our abayas

Three prices, by the work in each design

Every design comes in nida, crepe or chiffon, with hand, machine or mixed embroidery at the same price and a matching scarf, in S to XL or made to your measurements. Abayas from your own design are quoted individually.

Essential

£80Regular price £99Launch price · 19% off

Limited-time launch price, 19% off. Full price £99 from 1 November.

Lighter embroidery on the tailored, butterfly and bell shapes. A good first abaya, or one for every day.

For example, Desert Jasmine butterfly abaya

Signature

£99Regular price £125Launch price · 21% off

Limited-time launch price, 21% off. Full price £125 from 1 November.

Fuller embroidery, or the kimono, bisht, tulip, lantern and layered shapes, which take more cutting and finishing.

For example, Desert Jasmine kimono abaya

Statement

£120Regular price £150Launch price · 20% off

Limited-time launch price, 20% off. Full price £150 from 1 November.

The cape and pleated shapes, and the large-motif designs. The most work, for Eid, weddings and evenings out.

For example, Desert Jasmine cape abaya

8 designs shown

  • Design preview of the Desert Jasmine tailored abaya in black: shawl collar, open front, jasmine embroidery, matching scarf£80Regular £99· 19% offDesign preview4 photos
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    Desert Jasmine tailored abaya

    An open tailored abaya in black with a shawl collar, embroidered with cream jasmine flowers and gold leaves along the shawl collar and around the cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Shawl collar
    • Open front
    • Jasmine embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Iris cape abaya in navy: cape layer, open front, iris embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview4 photos
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    Iris cape abaya

    An open cape abaya in navy, embroidered with soft blue irises along the edges of the cape, down both front edges and on the cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Cape layer
    • Open front
    • Iris embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Acacia layered abaya in taupe: layered sleeves, closed front, acacia embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview4 photos
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    Acacia layered abaya

    A taupe layered-sleeve abaya with a round neck, embroidered with cream acacia blossom and grey leaves in a spray over one shoulder and on the layered sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Layered sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Acacia embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Palm Arc bisht abaya in chocolate brown: bisht style, open front, palm frond embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview4 photos
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    Palm Arc bisht abaya

    A flowing, open bisht-style abaya in chocolate brown, embroidered with gold and bronze palm fronds down both front edges and around the ends of the sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Bisht style
    • Open front
    • Palm frond 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 preview4 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 Arabesque butterfly abaya in burgundy: butterfly sleeves, closed front, arabesque embroidery, matching scarf£80Regular £99· 19% offDesign preview4 photos
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    Arabesque butterfly abaya

    A burgundy butterfly abaya with a round neck, embroidered with gold arabesque scrollwork around the neckline and on the sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Butterfly sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Arabesque embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Wave lantern abaya in deep teal: lantern sleeves, closed front, wave embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview4 photos
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    Wave lantern abaya

    A deep teal lantern-sleeve abaya with a stand collar, embroidered with gold and teal waves with small shells around the collar, down the front placket and on the cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Lantern sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Wave embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Olive Branch pleated abaya in olive green: pleated panels, open front, olive branch embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview4 photos
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    Olive Branch pleated abaya

    An open pleated abaya in olive green, embroidered with soft gold olive branches down both front edges and above the pleated sleeve ends. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Pleated panels
    • Open front
    • Olive branch embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon

See all 100 abaya designs →

Is there a shop in the UK where I can try one on?

No. We have no shop in the UK. Your abaya is made in Pakistan to the measurements you send, and every detail is agreed in writing before cutting, so you know exactly what is being made.

Will I pay anything when the parcel arrives?

No. Your written quote already includes delivery and any import duties, taxes and customs fees, so there is nothing extra to pay at the door.

Can you make an abaya longer than the usual sizes?

Yes. Every abaya is cut to the length you give us, so tall and petite lengths are ordinary requests. Measure from the shoulder to where the hem should fall in the shoes you wear most.

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Ready when you are

Custom abayas delivered to the UK

Tell us what you want and your city in the UK. We reply with a written quote in GBP, including delivery and import charges. Once you approve and pay in full, we make it in 5 to 7 working days.

No commitment until you approve your written quote.