Midnight Vine Aari Embroidered Abaya

Sale price$150.00
Artisan hand-guided, machine-assisted Aari embroidery
Made to order in Kashmir, with complimentary custom sizing.

Fabric: Pure Wool
Embroidery: Aari Machine Embroidered
Size: Give Your Measurements Below
Size & fit guide

These are garment chest/bust measurements. Compare them with an abaya that fits you comfortably, allowing room for movement and any layers underneath.

Abaya chest / bust size guide
SizeInchescm
XS3691.4
S3896.5
M40101.6
L42106.7
XL44111.8
2XL46116.8
3XL48121.9
4XL50127.0

Standard length: 50 inches (127 cm).

For custom sizing, share your chest/bust, waist, hips and sleeve measurements, with your preferred length. Include cm or inches and tell us whether you measured your body or a garment. Custom sizing is complimentary.

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Made to order in Kashmir
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THE KASHMKARI GIFT

A gift, made personal.

A hand-embroidered bag, a handwritten message and their name in calligraphy. Thoughtful details, complimentary with your order.

KashmKari embroidered cotton gift bag on a warm ivory surface

An embroidered keepsake

A hand-embroidered Kashmiri bag, made to be kept.

An embroidered keepsake

KashmKari floral stationery with an example handwritten note

Your words, handwritten

A personal message, written by hand on your behalf.

Your words, handwritten

English and Arabic name calligraphy examples presented together

Their name, in calligraphy

Handwritten in Arabic or English by Aisha Manzoor.

Their name, in calligraphy

Fabric guide

Choose Your Fabric

Each fabric carries the same embroidered design; the difference is in its feel, warmth and drape.

Comparison of Pure Wool, Cotton, and Pure Silk
Feature Pure Wool Cotton Pure Silk
Feel Soft, warm and naturally breathable Light, breathable and crisp Soft, with a natural sheen
Warmth Warmest option Lightest option Light to medium, with natural insulation
Drape Softly structured Relaxed with an easy drape A dressier finish
Best for Cooler days, autumn and winter Mild or warm weather and everyday wear Celebrations, evenings and elevated dressing
Choose it if You want extra warmth for cooler days You prefer lightness and breathability You want the most occasion-ready finish

Choose the fabric that suits how and where you plan to wear your abaya. Available options are shown above.

Our Family Archive

A 150-Year Family Legacy

Our Great-Grandfather

Peerzada Saif-Ud-Din

Our great-grandfather began working with Kashmir’s master craftsmen around 150 years ago, beginning a family relationship with Kashmiri craft that continues to this day.

Our Grand Father & his brothers

Peerzada Bashir-Ud-Din

Our grandfather, together with his brothers, carried the family’s work beyond Kashmir. They travelled across India, including Allahabad and Varanasi, introducing Kashmiri craftsmanship to customers far beyond the Valley and building relationships across the country.

Our Father & his brother

Peerzada Naseer Ahmad

Our father and his brother worked alongside our grandfather from the ground up, helping shape every part of the business. They expanded manufacturing, built a strong wholesale presence in the local Kashmiri market, and established the family business as a trusted and respected name in Kashmir.

Fourth Generation

Noumaan & Hamees

Today, the fourth generation carries the family’s work forward through KashmKari. Building on the relationships, craftsmanship and knowledge passed down through our family, we are taking Kashmiri craft directly to customers around the world while continuing to work with artisans here in Kashmir.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CRAFT

The Hands Behind Your Abaya

NOOR MOHAMMAD

Master Aari Artisan

Zahoor Ahmad

Zahoor Ahmad has worked with Kashmiri embroidery for over 35 years. His experience with pattern, colour and detail shapes the machine-assisted Aari embroidery in our garments, with the fabric guided by hand as the design takes shape.

Master Tailor

Noor Mohammad

Noor Mohammad has worked with our family for nearly 40 years. He cuts and stitches each embroidered piece to your selected size or measurements, with close attention to proportion, construction and fit.

From Order to Final Stitch

From your choice of fabric to the final fit, your abaya is crafted in Kashmir.

01 — Order Confirmed

Your fabric, size and any custom requests are reviewed before work begins.

02 — Design Preparation

The embroidery design and placement are prepared on your chosen fabric before the Aari work begins.

03 — Aari Embroidery

The artisan guides the fabric by hand as the machine-assisted Aari embroidery builds the pattern.

04 — Cutting & Tailoring

The embroidered fabric is cut and stitched to your selected size or measurements, with attention to length and fit.

05 — Finishing

The lining, seams and finish are carefully completed before the final inspection.

06 — Quality Checked & Dispatched

We inspect the embroidery, stitching, measurements and finish before packing your abaya and dispatching it with tracking.

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