Indian ethnic wear in Canada can mean anything from a daily kurti to a wedding outfit. This guide covers the everyday pieces we make at Lucknow Threads and how to wear them across Canadian seasons.
What we make
- Kurtis and kurtas, $40β$75: the most useful piece. Wear with jeans, trousers or plazos.
- Co-ord sets, $50β$120: a matching kurta and bottom for work, dinners and festive events.
- Dupattas and plazos, $30β$45: chiffon dupattas with muqaish kamdani and embroidered plazos to finish an outfit.
Everything is hand-embroidered chikankari from Lucknow, and prices are in CAD.
Dressing for Canadian seasons
- Summer: cotton and modal cotton keep you cool in humid weather.
- Spring and fall: rayon co-ord sets with a light layer, such as a blazer or cardigan.
- Winter events: Chanderi silk sets under a long coat, with boots instead of sandals.
Our fabric guide compares the fabrics in detail.
Occasions
- Work: a solid rayon or modal cotton kurti with trousers. See chikankari for work.
- Festivals such as Diwali and Eid: a Zoya or Ziva set with a chiffon dupatta.
- Weddings: a Chanderi silk set. See wedding guest kurtis.
- Gifting: see our gift guide.
Ordering from Lucknow Threads
We ship from Toronto within 24β48 hours. Delivery takes 1β3 business days in Toronto and the GTA and 3β10 business days across the rest of Canada. Canadian orders can be returned within 7 days of delivery. See the shipping and return policy.