kurti
South Asian top
A kurti is a collarless, typically loose-fitting tunic worn in South Asia, especially by women.
It usually falls somewhere between the waist and knees and is worn over pants or leggings.
The garment has become popular in Western fashion as a casual, comfortable top that can be dressed up or down.
She paired her embroidered kurti with jeans for a casual look.
Long collarless tunic
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- topUppermost part or surface
- necklineGarment's upper opening
hemline · sleeves · silhouette · straight-cut · flared · yoke · collar · sleeveless
Decorative stitching on fabric
- ikatResist-dye textile patterning
- bandhaniIndian resist-dyeing method
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- threadworkOrnamental fabric from fibers
appliqué · paisley · motif · handloom · handcrafted · artisan · traditional · batik
Plant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- georgetteSheer, crinkled dress fabric
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- linenFlax-derived textile
rayon · cambric · crepe · khadi · muslin · organza · viscose · polyester
kameez
Long collarless tunic
neckline · hemline · sleeves · silhouette · straight-cut · flared · yoke · collar · sleeveless · three-quarter
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- ikatResist-dye textile patterning
- bandhaniIndian resist-dyeing method
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
threadwork · appliqué · paisley · motif · handloom · handcrafted · artisan · traditional · batik
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
linen · rayon · cambric · crepe · khadi · muslin · organza · viscose · polyester · blend
casual
Relaxed and informal
party · everyday · brunch · wedding · puja · mehendi · workwear · loungewear · streetwear · evening
dupatta
Traditional South Asian drape
jeans · accessories · bangles · earrings · bindi · footwear · layering · belt · stole
- Indian clothingsari, saree, lehenga, dhoti, dupatta
- Indo-British attirejodhpurs, pith helmet, safari jacket, sherwani, sari
- Chikankarishadow work, white thread, muslin, floral motifs, leaf design
- kurta pajamaSouth Asian two-piece outfit