Garment & Textile · Women's Garment

Kurti

Shorter (hip- or knee-length) casual top; the contemporary cousin of the kurta.

Origin

India

Era

Modern

CC-licensed · free to use

Industrialist View

Fastest-growing segment. A-line, anarkali, straight-cut, high-low, asymmetric kurtis. Cotton, rayon, linen.

Straight kurti: front-back body + set-in sleeves + side slit. A-line: flared from bust. Mandarin, V, boat, keyhole neck options.

Urban middle-class daywear; worn with jeans, leggings, palazzo.