Shop Bridal Angrakha Dresses for Pakistani Brides

Wrap front or straight front

Choose the angrakha if you want the neckline to do more of the work. The outer panel crosses the bust and fastens at the side, so the V sits off-centre and the ties, which can end in tassels, become part of the decoration. That line frames statement earrings and a maang tikka; a heavy choker tends to compete with it. A straight-fronted anarkali keeps a symmetrical neckline for a large necklace (see our straight-front anarkali designs), and the bridal pishwas line is the long, symmetrical, panelled relative.

Angrakha style salwar kameez

A long angrakha top, about 36 to 48 inches, with a shalwar or trousers and a dupatta, is the angrakha style salwar kameez: less fabric than a lehenga set and a natural choice for the mehndi. Ankle-length frocks can also go over a lehenga, where a cancan layer can hold the skirt out. For a gharara underneath, ask first: under Full Custom Design we confirm whether the design allows it and price any added fabric or labour first; see our gharara styles for brides.

Neckline depth and coverage

How far the outer panel crosses sets the depth of the V, and some designs pair the angrakha cut with a plain V or a square neckline instead. For more coverage, ask for a higher overlap or an inner panel; with full sleeves, the angrakha covers well without losing its line. A concealed zip and hook-and-eye fastenings typically close the dress as well, so the ties are not the only fastening.

Colours and contrast dupattas

Bright yellow and mustard suit the mehndi (see our yellow dresses for the mehndi). Pastel yellow and dusty pink with silver and rose-gold work suit the ceremony, alongside our Nikkah range; shocking pink with gold and multicolour thread suits an engagement or reception. A mint dupatta lifts champagne gold or shocking pink, and maroon deepens orange or bluish grey. The work draws on dabka, zari, salma sitara, kora, pearls and sequins, and every other shape is in our full bridal lineup.

Ordering from Canada

Bridal delivery periods start the day after you order, run in calendar days and include stitching and shipping:

• Normal Delivery: up to 3 months, free
• Rush Delivery: up to 30 calendar days, CAD $59
• Super Rush Delivery: up to 14 calendar days, CAD $199

Pick a standard size with our size guide, taking the larger size if you are between two, or Custom Size, stitched exactly to the measurements our team collects after you order. Import charges are normally prepaid by us; if a courier ever asks you for customs, duty or tax, send us the receipt and we refund the verified amount. Cancel a bridal order within 24 hours for a full refund; after that, before dispatch, 35% of the amount paid is deducted. You can pay by PayPal, card or bank transfer. More on our delivery page for Canada.

Angrakha questions

Is an angrakha the same as an anarkali?

Not quite. Both are fitted through the bodice and flare below; the front decides it: an anarkali closes straight, an angrakha wraps across and ties at the side. When the wrap sits on a full, ankle-length flare, you get what is often called an angrakha anarkali: the swing of an anarkali with the neckline of an angrakha.

How much is a bridal angrakha?

Prices are shown in Canadian dollars on every design, and the grid can be sorted by price. Lehenga sets take more fabric than trousers or a shalwar, and all-over embroidery takes more labour than selective work, so both move the price. Any change that adds fabric, embroidery or labour is quoted for your approval before stitching; Rush Delivery (CAD $59) and Super Rush Delivery (CAD $199) apply only when you select them.

Can I see my angrakha while it is being made?

Yes. Ask on WhatsApp for progress photos and close-up videos during production. For an angrakha, the most useful close-up is the wrap: you can check how the edge of the overlap is worked, where the ties sit and how the V falls, which is hard to judge from product photos alone.