Designer Co-ord Sets: What You Pay For in Fabric, Craft and Tailoring

Two co-ord sets can look almost the same in a photo and still be thousands of rupees apart. One is a printed set made in large numbers. The other has been hand-embroidered over many hours and cut to sit perfectly at the shoulder. The difference only shows once you hold the fabric, turn the embroidery over, or wear it through a long evening.

This guide explains what goes into the price of designer co-ord sets: the fabric, the craft and the tailoring. It also shows what each price range usually buys and how to check quality before you spend. If you want to compare pieces as you read, browse our co-ord sets for women.

What Makes a Co-ord Set “Designer”?

A co-ord set is a top and bottom made from the same fabric or design, meant to be worn together. Plenty of brands make them. A designer co-ord set differs in three ways:

• The fabric is chosen for how it drapes, feels, and lasts, not just for how cheap it is to produce.

• The craft, whether embroidery, hand painting, or embellishment, is often done by hand by skilled artisans.

• The tailoring is more careful: better cuts, cleaner seams, proper finishing inside, and a better fit.

Each of these adds cost, and each is something you can see and feel once you know what to look for.

Fabric: The Foundation of the Price

The fabric decides how a co-ord set falls, how it feels against the skin, and how long it lasts. It is also one of the biggest parts of the cost.

Linen and Crepe

Linen is light, breathable, and ideal for warm weather. It creases a little, which gives it a relaxed, natural look. Crepe has a smooth surface and a soft drape and resists creasing. At Taroob, linen and crepe co-ord sets usually start around Rs. 5,900 to Rs. 7,900. Our summer co-ord sets are made largely in linen.

Silk and Silk Blends

Silk has a natural sheen and a fluid drape that cotton and linen cannot match, and it holds colour richly. Silk linen blends keep some of that sheen while staying lighter and more breathable. Printed silk co-ord sets in our range start around Rs. 8,800, while embroidered silk linen sets sit around Rs. 13,500.

Wool and Heavier Bases

For winter weddings and cool evenings, many festive sets use a wool base or a heavier silk satin. These fabrics hold embroidery well and give the outfit a structured, rich look. They cost more because the fabric itself is more expensive and heavier work can be placed on it.

Craft: Where Most of the Value Lies

The biggest price differences between designer co-ord sets usually come from the work done on the fabric.

Print vs Hand Embroidery

A printed design is applied in one process and can be repeated across many pieces. Hand embroidery is stitched by an artisan, often over many hours or days, and no two pieces turn out the same. That time and skill are a large part of what you pay for.

The Techniques Behind Our Pieces

Taroob’s co-ord and kurta sets are handcrafted at our atelier in Amritsar, using several traditional techniques:

• Kashmiri Sozni: very fine needlework, usually in floral or paisley motifs, worked with thin thread.

• Kalamkari: a hand-painted or block-printed art form with detailed, storytelling motifs.

• Puff embroidery: raised embroidery that gives a design texture and depth.

• Bead and tassel work: hand-applied embellishments that catch the light.

• Zari: metallic thread work that adds a festive shimmer.

The more of the garment the work covers, and the finer the technique, the higher the price. A set with embroidery only at the neckline costs far less than one with a fully worked front.

Tailoring: What You Feel When You Wear It

Good tailoring is harder to see in a photo but easy to feel.

The Cut

A well-cut kurta falls cleanly from the shoulder without pulling across the chest. A kalidar kurta uses extra triangular panels in the sides for a fuller, more graceful flare. Those panels take more fabric and more skilled cutting, which is why kalidar sets usually cost more.

Finishing Inside

Turn a designer co-ord set inside out. Seams should be neat and finished so they do not fray, and embroidered areas are often lined so the stitching does not rub against your skin. Mass-produced sets often skip these steps to save cost.

Fit and Proportion

The top and bottom are designed as a pair, so lengths, widths, and the fall of the fabric work together. That balance is what makes a good co-ord set look polished.

What Each Price Range Usually Buys

Using Taroob’s range on 21 October 2026 as an example, this is roughly what you can expect at each level:

• Around Rs. 5,900 to Rs. 7,900: linen and crepe co-ord sets with prints. Ideal for daytime, summer, and everyday occasions.

• Around Rs. 8,800 to Rs. 13,500: printed silk sets, silk linen sets and lighter embroidered pieces. Good for festive gatherings and dinners. This range includes our Embroidered Silk Linen Cape and Pants Co-ord Sets.

• Around Rs. 15,800 to Rs. 23,800: fuller hand-embroidered kurta and co-ord sets, such as the Laal Darbar, Rangrez Bagh and Zeenat sets. Made for festivals, family weddings, and special events.

• Around Rs. 36,800 to Rs. 39,800: heritage pieces with extensive hand embroidery and tailoring, such as the Jharokha Mahal, Meher Bagh and Zarqash Kalidar Kurta Sets. These are occasion pieces you keep for years.

Prices change with stock and season, so always check the product page.

How to Check Quality Before You Buy

Whether you are shopping online or in store, these checks help you judge whether a designer co-ord set is worth the price:

1. Read the fabric details. Look for a clear fabric name, such as silk, linen, or wool, rather than a vague term like “premium blend”.

2. Look at the reverse of the embroidery. Hand embroidery shows small irregularities and neat knots. Machine work looks perfectly uniform.

3. Check the seams and lining. Seams should be finished and straight, and heavily worked areas should be lined.

4. Feel the weight. Good fabric and embroidery have a substance that thin, cheap fabric lacks.

5. Check the size chart. Designer sets are cut with care, so measure yourself and compare against the chart rather than guessing your size.

6. Read the care label. Most hand-embroidered and silk sets need dry cleaning, which is part of the cost of owning them.

Getting More Wear From a Designer Co-ord Set

A well-made co-ord set gives you more than one outfit. Wear the top with jeans or a plain skirt, or the trousers with a simple white shirt. Add a layer for evenings: our embroidered capes for women sit loosely over a co-ord set and change the look completely.

A light stole or scarf adds colour without weight. Our stoles and scarves are an easy way to dress a set up or down.

Caring for Your Set

• Dry clean silk, wool, and heavily embroidered pieces.

• Store them folded with tissue between the embroidered areas, or hanging in a breathable garment bag.

• Keep them away from direct sunlight and damp, which can fade colours and weaken thread.

• Steam rather than iron directly over embroidery.

For more ideas on choosing a set for the right event, read our guide to choosing the perfect co-ord set for weddings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are designer co-ord sets so expensive?

The price reflects better fabric, such as silk or wool, handcraft that can take many hours, and more careful tailoring and finishing. Printed, mass-produced sets cost less because they skip most of this work.

Are designer co-ord sets worth it?

They are if you will wear them often or keep them for years. A well-made set lasts longer, fits better, and can be split into separate pieces, which lowers the cost per wear.

How can I tell if the embroidery is done by hand?

Turn the fabric over. Hand embroidery shows small variations in stitch length and neat knots on the reverse. Machine embroidery looks perfectly even on both sides.

Which fabric is best for a co-ord set?

Linen and crepe are best for warm weather and daytime wear. Silk suits festive occasions, and wool or heavier silk suits winter weddings.

How should I care for a designer co-ord set?

Dry clean silk, wool, and embroidered pieces. Store them with tissue between embroidered areas and steam rather than iron over the work.

The price of designer co-ord sets comes down to three things: the fabric, the craft, and the tailoring. Linen and printed sets are a beautiful, practical place to start. Hand-embroidered silk and wool sets are made for occasions and for keeping. Check the fabric, the reverse of the embroidery, and the finishing inside, and you will know exactly what you are paying for. When you are ready, explore our full range of co-ord sets for women.