Mustard Mirror-Work Suit — 2 Piece
Lawn fabric with dense Quetta embroidery thread-work and shisha mirror accents. Unstitched, ideal for festive wear.
Rs. 14,500Order
Heritage Craft · Est. 1960
Authentic Balochi Embroidery — Handmade Embroidered Dresses, Crafted by Artisans
Every thread carries the heritage of Balochistan. 100% hand-embroidered, zero machine work — delivered to your doorstep, anywhere in the world.
Trusted by 5,000+ customers across Pakistan, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia & USA since 1960
The Tradition
What Is Balochi Embroidery?
Balochi embroidery is a centuries-old hand-needlework tradition from Balochistan, Pakistan. Each piece is stitched entirely by hand, using silk or cotton thread on cotton, lawn, or chiffon fabric, with no machine assistance at any stage. Patterns are passed down through generations of women artisans and often reflect the wearer's tribe, region, or family identity.
Several named embroidery styles fall under the Balochi tradition, each with distinct stitch patterns and regional origin:
Shoolok
A fine running-stitch technique known for lightweight, intricate borders, commonly used on kurtas and dupattas.
Quetta Embroidery
Bold, dense thread-work associated with artisans from the Quetta region, often featuring geometric and floral motifs.
Mausam Embroidery
A seasonal embroidery style using vibrant, multi-color thread combinations, popular for festive wear.
Makki Tanka
A tightly packed thread technique that creates a textured, raised embroidery effect, typically seen on kurtas.
Did You Know
A single hand-embroidered Balochi dress can take anywhere from 3 weeks to several months to complete, depending on the density and complexity of the threadwork — which is why no two pieces are ever identical.
Our Story
Our Heritage & Craftsmanship
ZariEmbroidery has been bringing authentic, handmade Balochi embroidery to customers since 1960. Our artisans are based in Balochistan, where this embroidery has been passed down through generations of skilled women craftspeople. Every piece we sell is hand-stitched — we do not use machine embroidery at any stage of production.
What began as a family workshop in Sadar Bazaar, Karachi has grown into a worldwide home for Balochi craft — but our promise has never changed: real thread, real hands, real heritage in every garment.
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Shop by Style
Explore the named traditions of Balochi embroidery — each style carries its own region, stitch and story.
Suits (2 & 3 Piece)
Classic hand-embroidered suits, available unstitched or stitched.
Shoolok
Traditional running-stitch embroidery for a light, elegant look.
Quetta Embroidery
Bold region-specific patterns crafted by Quetta artisans.
Mausam Embroidery
Seasonal collection featuring vibrant multi-thread combinations.
Makki Tanka Kurta
Dense, textured thread-work kurtas for festive occasions.
Kids Collection
Handmade Balochi dresses sized for children.
Chadar & Shawls
Hand-embroidered chadars and shawls for everyday and special wear.
Balouchi Patches
Embroidered patches for tailoring and DIY customization.
How It's Made
From Thread to Tradition — Our Process
From raw fabric to your doorstep — every step is deliberate, and every stitch is by hand.
Fabric Sourcing
We select premium cotton, lawn, and chiffon fabric suited to hand embroidery.
Hand Embroidery by Artisans
Skilled artisans, many based in Quetta, Turbat and Kalat, stitch each design entirely by hand using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Quality Check
Every piece is inspected for thread tension, color consistency, and finishing before it leaves our workshop.
Packaging & Worldwide Shipping
Dresses are carefully packed and shipped across Pakistan and internationally, including the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UK, and USA.
Worldwide Delivery
Balochi Embroidery Delivered Worldwide
We deliver authentic, handmade Balochi embroidery dresses across Pakistan and to customers worldwide — including the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UK, and USA. International orders ship via tracked DHL Express, typically arriving within 5–9 business days. We offer Cash on Delivery across Pakistan and secure advance payment for international orders.
- Tracked DHL Express — 5–9 business days internationally.
- Cash on Delivery across Pakistan; secure advance payment worldwide.
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Most Loved
Enquire to OrderBestselling Balochi Dresses
Hand-picked pieces our customers reorder and recommend most.
Deep Maroon Shoolok Kurta
Lightweight cotton kurta with fine Shoolok running-stitch borders. Breathable and elegant for everyday wear.
Rs. 8,900Order
Ivory Bridal Suit — 3 Piece
Chiffon bridal set with multi-color Mausam embroidery and zari thread work. Months of hand-work in every panel.
Rs. 38,000Order
Teal Makki Tanka Kurta
Cotton kurta with tightly packed Makki Tanka thread-work for a raised, textured finish. Festive and durable.
Rs. 11,200Order
Customer Stories
What Our Customers Say
Real words from real customers across Pakistan and the Gulf.
“Beautiful handwork, exactly as shown in the pictures. The mirror detailing on the mustard suit is even better in person.”
“Ordered a bridal 3-piece to Dubai — the zari embroidery is stunning and it arrived in 6 days. Worth every rupee.”
“The Shoolok kurta is so light and the stitching is perfectly even. You can feel it's genuinely handmade.”
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions About Balochi Embroidery
What is Balochi embroidery?
Balochi embroidery is a traditional hand-embroidery technique from Balochistan, Pakistan, where artisans stitch intricate patterns onto fabric entirely by hand using silk or cotton thread, without any machine work.
How long does it take to make a handmade Balochi dress?
Depending on the embroidery style and density of threadwork, a single handmade Balochi dress can take anywhere from 3 weeks to several months to complete.
What is the difference between Shoolok and Quetta embroidery?
Shoolok is a fine running-stitch technique known for delicate, lightweight borders, while Quetta embroidery features bolder, denser thread-work with geometric and floral motifs associated with the Quetta region.
How do I wash and care for hand-embroidered Balochi fabric?
Hand-embroidered Balochi garments should be gently hand-washed in cold water, dried in shade (not direct sunlight), and ironed on the reverse side to protect the threadwork.
Do you ship Balochi dresses internationally?
Yes, we deliver Balochi embroidery dresses across Pakistan and internationally, including the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UK, and USA.
How can I tell if a Balochi embroidery dress is handmade rather than machine-made?
Handmade Balochi embroidery typically shows slight natural variation in stitch spacing and thread tension, a textured (slightly raised) feel to the touch, and visible thread knots on the reverse side — machine embroidery is more uniform and flat by comparison.
What is the price range for an authentic Balochi dress?
Prices vary based on fabric, embroidery style, and design complexity, typically ranging from around Rs. 8,000 for simpler kurtas to Rs. 40,000+ for heavily hand-embroidered bridal-style pieces.