How to Style Kurta & Types of Kurta

KURTA

A kurta is a traditional Indian garment that is worn by men. It is a long, loose-fitting tunic that falls to just above or below the knee and features long sleeves. The kurta is usually made of lightweight, breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen and may be adorned with intricate embroidery, embellishments, or prints.

Kurtas for men come in a wide range of styles and designs, from simple and understated to more ornate and heavily embroidered. Overall, the kurta is a timeless and iconic piece of Indian fashion that embodies the rich cultural heritage of the country.

NORMAL KURTA PATTERNS

Normal Kurta

A normal kurta pattern typically features a simple, straight cut design with a loose-fitting silhouette that falls to just above or below the knee. The sleeves are usually long and straight, with a round shaped wrist.

Normal Basic Kurta Illustration 

 

Kurta with stitching pattern

A specific style of kurta that has decorative stitching details on the collar and the front button-line.

A Normal Kurta with stitching pattern on collar and neckline

 

Pathani

the Pathani style kurta features a mandarin collar, which is a short, upright collar that stands straight up around the neck.The sleeves of the Pathani style kurta are typically long and rounded bottomed kurta, with a cuff at the wrist. It also has flaps on the shoulder and 2 pockets on the front.

A Pathani style kurta with 2 pockets, 2 shoulder flaps, cuffs on sleeves and rounded shaped

 

Potli Button

A potli button kurta is a traditional Indian kurta that features a unique button closure known as a "potli" button. The most distinctive feature of a potli button kurta is the button closure. These buttons are typically placed in a row down the center of the kurta, and are made by tying together small bundles of fabric or thread to create a decorative knot.

A Potli button neckline pattern kurta

 

Pintuck Potli

A pintuck potli kurta is a traditional Indian kurta that features both pintucks and potli buttons. Pintucks are small, narrow pleats in the fabric that are stitched in place to create a decorative pattern or texture. Potli buttons, as described earlier, are tied bundles of fabric or thread that serve as a decorative button closure on the front of the kurta.

A pintuck kurta with potli button as well

 

 

FRONT OPEN KURTA

 

Normal front open kurta

The most distinctive feature of a front open kurta is the opening at the front, which extends from the collar to the hem of the garment. The opening is typically secured with buttons

A front open kurta  

 

Assymetric Front Open

The most distinctive feature of an asymmetric front open kurta is the off-center or asymmetrical opening at the front, which is not located at the center of the garment. This opening can be secured with buttons.

An assymetric front open kurta An assymetric front open kurta

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