Summers are in and so is the demand and need for cotton kurtis to help beat the terrible heat that Kolkata experiences every year. Besides, kurtis can never go out of style. They’re so comfortable! What’s even better is that they’re now available in so many different colours, prints, styles and patterns. If you’re looking for some cotton kurtis this summer, hit up these places in the city for the best options.
Shop Here To Beat The Heat With The Best Of Cotton Kurtas
Zedd's
This place is nothing less than paradise for those looking for cotton kurtis. You’ll be spoilt for choice seeing the options they have. The shop mostly stocks rayon and cotton kurtis in dual colours with minimal embroidery done on them. Short kurtis, long kurtis, or knee-length ones—this place has it all. Best part? They’re reasonably priced so you don’t have to burn a hole in your pocket.
Earthwear
We absolutely love Earthwear’s collection! This beautiful Alipore store stocks an amazing collection of kurtis, all of which are handcrafted by local artisans using natural and eco-friendly fibres and techniques. The designs are simple yet super elegant and sophisticated with a colour palette that is made up of soothing hues of ochre, green, pink, white, and blue. The design of the kurtis is enhanced by traditional block prints and light embroidery.
Suti
Another brand well-known for its range of cotton kurtis, Suti’s collection is simple and soothing yet vibrant. The kurtis are comfortable, versatile, and make you feel right at home. The designs will definitely make you stand out in a crowd. They’ve mostly got cotton, khadi, silk, and rayon kurtis in solid colours, digital prints, embroidery, and embellishments. They’ve got a mix of Indian and fusion wear that can work for all kinds of occasions, budgets, and body types.
Saar By Rajkumar’s
Saar by Rajkumar’s is known for its range of ethnic wear. Their collection of kurtis will leave you spoilt for choice. Made of cotton, the kurtis are available in vibrant colour shades, designs, patterns, fabrics, prints, and sizes. The store has kurtis to suit all kinds of occasions as well as options for casual wear. It’s quite an elegant yet classy range they’ve got. Best part? They’re super affordable too!
Kapaas Kolkata
Kapaas Kolkata is another brand we love when it comes to their range of cotton kurtis. The collection is limited but oh-so-stunning and easy on the eyes and the body. They’re super comfortable, breezy, with light work done on them. We loved the ikat and ajrakh pintucked kurtas as well as the ones with leaf applique and dhagaai work done on them. The price range is slightly on the higher side but it is definitely worth it. You won’t be disappointed.
July
Located in Ballygunge, July stocks a beautiful range of kurtas that are light and super vibrant. The collection is ideal for a family gathering or a mehendi function or any kind of light occasions. Find a lot of prints, shibori as well as embroidery work like zari and zardozi done on them. The kurtis are available in solid colours with fine embroidery done on them. Wear them with palazzos, shararas, leggings, or cropped pants, and you’re all set for the occasion.
Poshaak
Poshaak is again one of her favourite places for cotton kurtis. They’ve got some stunning pieces mostly with block print and applique work done on them. Be it flares, straight-fit or asymmetrical, they’ve got it all and in bright hues. The range is definitely gonna leave you spoilt for choice. The store also curates clothes from other brands like Kilol, Seasons, Suvasa, and Sampada.
