Festive dressing shouldn’t feel like a costume change. A great kurta should move with you, breathe with you, and yes, photograph beautifully at golden hour. This season, we’ve filtered out the fluff and rounded up the only kurtas worth your time — from under-₹2K classics to luxurious silk statement pieces. Think timeless cuts, modern flourishes and the kind of detailing that earns compliments from strangers and in-laws alike.
Kunal Rawal Fire Knotted Kurta
Price: ₹79,000
Gold, but make it existential. With tonal fire knot embroidery and vanilla breeches, this kurta brings in the theatrics. It’s the outfit equivalent of saying “I don’t go out much” while arriving with a personal stylist. Unfairly cool.
JJ Valaya Black Monochrome Kurta Set
Price: ₹60,000
Dramatic. Dark. Decadent. This kurta set says “CEO of brooding.” Ideal for weddings, black-tie receptions or when you want to remind everyone that you could be in a Netflix period drama if you really wanted.
Shivan & Narresh Cloud Floret Skein Kurta Set
Price: ₹54,950
This is what happens when an art school grad discovers tailoring. Muted florals, high-end finesse and a silhouette that says "I brunch in Monaco" even if it’s just Matunga East.
Jorah Blue Full Resham Embroidered Kurta Set
Price: ₹40,000
Fabric: Pure Silk Chanderi Kurta, Cotton Pants
If Cinderella were a boy from Bandra, this is what he’d wear to the ball. Fully embroidered in resham on silk chanderi, this is your moment to be extra. No regrets, no apologies, and hopefully, no spilled rasgullas.
S&N by Shantnu Nikhil Racer Blue Embroidered Linen Kurta
Price: ₹26,500
Blue linen with embroidery that nods to traditional motifs without getting trapped in nostalgia. Tailored to glide, not cling. Ideal for rooftop evenings where jazz meets gin and everyone pretends not to check their notifications mid-conversation.
Antar Agni Match Kurta
Price: ₹19,800
Not for the faint-hearted or faint-pocketed. Antar Agni’s Match Kurta is the fashion equivalent of quoting poetry at a party — refined, slightly intimidating and best pulled off with conviction. Wear it when you want to say, “I read Ghazals and ghost people respectfully.”
The Jodi Life Thakur Kurta Set
Price: ₹16,180
Fabric: Handcrafted tussar-muga silk
Crafted from sustainable silk and finished with mother-of-pearl buttons, this one’s pure artisanal flex. From the concealed placket to side slits and handwoven trousers, it screams “limited edition” energy. Best served with good lighting and deep opinions about handlooms.
House Of Masaba Mustard Spring Blossom Kurta
Price: ₹15,000
If dopamine dressing were a kurta, this would be it. Bold, blooming and unapologetically mustard, it’s made for people who take up space — emotionally, sartorially and in every family photograph.
Ikat India Drut Men’s Kurta
Price: ₹13,000
Inspired by the sounds of Basant and woven in silk, this kurta is basically wearable classical music. Rooted in culture, rich in story and perfect for evenings that start with shehnai and end in selfies.
Swadesh Brown Cotton Extra-Weft Long Kurta
Price: ₹12,990
Think earthy intellectual meets “I invest in handloom.” This one’s front-open, woven with extra-weft detail, and refuses to be background noise. Pair it with artisanal trousers and slightly wounded eye contact for maximum impact.
Kalpraag Ovais Peach Embroidered Kurta Set With Dupatta
Price: ₹11,499
If you’ve got the confidence to carry a dupatta, this peach embroidered set is a winner. Clean detailing, fluid shape and soft tones make it ideal for sangeet season, especially if you’re planning to out-twirl the bride.
Manan Kash Ombre Kurta
Price: ₹10,000
This is the kind of kurta that whispers self-awareness. The ombré effect is subtle, not screaming for attention, while the fabric does that soft, slouchy thing that looks like you meditate without trying. Perfect for quieter events or when you’re trying to impress someone who reads Murakami.
Kalki Navy Blue Cotton Kurta Set
Price: ₹7,999
When you want to look like you made an effort but didn’t spend half your rent. This navy number is sharp, structured and made for those last-minute invites where the only RSVP you care about is from your mirror.
Tasva Brown Classic Solid Single Kurta
Price: ₹1,799
Consider this the dal chawal of your festive wardrobe — humble, comforting and forever appropriate. The deep brown shade is warm without being loud, and the cut is straightforward enough to not start a family argument. Throw it on with pyjamas or chinos and watch it do the heavy lifting while you pretend to care about astrology.
Fabindia Yellow Cotton Striped Long Kurta
Price: ₹1,499
The middle-class hero we don’t deserve. This breathable, striped kurta is as at home at a havan as it is at your therapist’s office. Clean Chinese collar, easy fit and enough sunshine energy to trick your aunt into thinking you’ve been doing Surya Namaskars. Add cufflinks if you want a glow-up moment.
