Our story
Clothes for the everyday and the occasion.
WAQIA is a small Dhaka atelier for women's three-piece Bengali dresses, kurtis, Pakistani salwar kameez and Indian kurti kameez. We choose pieces for beautiful fabric, an easy fit and the way you actually live — not just the way a photograph looks.
Why we started
Buying an outfit should feel like finding something, not solving a puzzle.
Too often, festive clothes look beautiful in a photo but feel stiff by the second hour. Everyday pieces feel comfortable but forgettable. WAQIA began with the idea that one outfit can do both: considered enough for a celebration, and easy enough for a long day of real life.
What we make
Our three-piece sets bring together a kurti, a bottom and a dupatta in fabrics and colours that work across seasons. We also carry kurtis on their own, so you can build around pieces already in your wardrobe.
The collection moves between four families:
- Three-piece Bengali sets for celebrations and family occasions.
- Kurtis for work, weekends and layering.
- Pakistani salwar kameez for a softer, flowing silhouette.
- Indian kurti kameez for colour, print and a lighter finish.
How we choose
Fabric comes first. We look for cloth that holds its colour, feels soft against the skin and survives a Bangladeshi summer — then we check the things a photograph cannot show: the weight of the dupatta, the finish inside the seams, the way a waistband sits after an hour.
We work in small batches. That lets us correct what is not right instead of repeating it at scale, and it keeps the collection considered rather than crowded.
Designed in Dhaka
Our team works from Dhaka: reviewing samples, checking stitching and finishing, and packing orders by hand before they leave us. We are close to the people who wear the clothes and to the workshops that make them, and we try to use that proximity well.
What stays the same
- Honest sizing. We publish measurements and explain how to take them, so you can choose with confidence instead of guessing.
- Cash on delivery. Pay when your order arrives, the way many of our customers prefer to shop.
- A real exchange window. If the fit is not right, unused pieces with their tags can be exchanged within seven days.
- Support that answers. Message us during support hours and a person on our team will reply.
Come say hello
If you have a question about a fabric, a fit or an order, we would rather hear from you than have you guess. Visit our contact page, read the delivery details, or check the size guide before you choose.
WAQIA · Dhaka, Bangladesh