Buy kurti fabric online by the metre at Charu Creation — cotton, linen, viscose, yarn dyed and our own embroidered fabrics, made in our Faridabad unit. Not sure which to pick? See our guide below.
How much fabric do you need for a kurti?
| Kurti style | Fabric |
|---|---|
| Short kurti | 1.5 m |
| A-line / asymmetric | 2.25 m |
| Tail cut / overlay / angrakha | 2.5 m |
| Flared | 2.5–3 m |
| Tulip | 3.5 m |
| C-cut | 4 m |
| Anarkali | 4.5 m |
These figures are approximate — please check with your tailor before you order. Making a set? Palazzo 2.5 m, cigarette pants 2.25 m, dupatta 2.5 m. See our full sizing chart.
Best fabrics for summer kurtis
Cotton, chambray, viscose and linen.
Fabric by occasion
- Daily wear: cotton voile, cotton cambric, embroidered fabrics.
- Office wear: poplin, embroidered fabrics, yarn dyed fabrics.
- Festive wear: satin fabrics (poly satin, hammer satin), jacquard fabrics and sequin fabrics.
Care tips
- Pre-washing the fabric before stitching is recommended.
- Gentle hand wash for embroidered and viscose fabrics.
- Dark dyed and printed fabrics may bleed colour on the first wash, so wash them separately the first time.
- Cotton voile, and embroidered fabric with boring (eyelet) or cutwork, needs a lining.
FAQ
How many metres of fabric do I need for a kurti?
About 1.5 m for a short kurti, 2.25 m for an A-line and 4.5 m for an Anarkali. These are approximate — check with your tailor.
Which fabric is best for a summer kurti?
Cotton, chambray, viscose and linen.
Should I wash the fabric before stitching?
Yes, pre-washing is recommended.
Does a cotton voile kurti need a lining?
Yes. So does embroidered fabric with boring or cutwork.
Which fabric is good for an office kurti?
Poplin, embroidered fabrics and yarn dyed fabrics.
