Neck Design with Lace, Buttons and Embroidery

12 necklines | Front, back and trims | Updated 7 October 2026

A neck design with lace turns a plain kurti into something you will want to wear again and again. This gallery has 12 originals with lace, buttons, scallops, gota patti and hand embroidery, each with depth and stitching notes.

Most of these trims can go on any neck shape. If you have not chosen a shape yet, start with our front neck designs. For edges finished only with piping, see the piping neck design page.

Stylish Neck Design with Lace

Lace on the neck edge is the quickest way to lift a plain kurti. Cotton lace suits daily wear, while net and zari lace are better kept for functions.

V shape neck design with lace in navy cotton edged with white crochet lace — **Depth:** Front 7 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, cambricTrim: Crochet lace
This lace neck design kurti in navy uses white crochet lace and is easy to wear to work. The lace sits flat on the facing so it never flips up.
**Darzi note**V front at 7 inches, 1.5 cm white crochet lace caught in the facing seam, topstitch to hold it flat.

Front neck design with lace in peach georgette with a soft net lace border — **Depth:** Front 5.5 in, back 5 inFabric: Georgette, chiffonTrim: Net lace border
A round front with a wide net lace border looks soft and festive. It is a good choice for a mehendi or a pooja.
**Darzi note**Round neck at 5.5 inches, 1.5 inch net lace stitched on the outside, line the yoke for support.

Neck lace design suit in sky blue cotton with a square front and cotton lace — **Depth:** Front 6 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, mulTrim: Cotton lace
A square neck framed with cotton lace is a cotton lace neck design that suits daily office wear. The corners should be mitred neatly.
**Darzi note**Square front at 6 inches, 1 inch cotton lace with mitred corners, self facing inside.

Neck Design with Lace and Button

Lace with buttons is the most asked for combination at any boutique. For more button backs, see our back neck designs for suits.

Front button neck design in cream chanderi with lace on both sides of the placket — **Depth:** Placket 6 in, back 4 inFabric: Chanderi, cottonTrim: Lace, pearl buttons
A narrow placket with lace on each side and pearl buttons down the middle looks neat and graceful. It suits a long face or a short neck.
**Darzi note**Round neck with 6 inch placket, 1 cm lace on both sides, five pearl buttons spaced 1 inch apart.

Potli button boat neck design in magenta with gold lace along the wide neckline — **Depth:** Front 3.5 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton silk, silkTrim: Potli buttons, lace
Gold potli buttons on the shoulders of a boat neck add a festive touch. Lace along the edge ties the two together.
**Darzi note**Boat neck 9 inches wide, 3.5 inch deep, gold lace on edge, three potli buttons on each shoulder.

Neck design with buttons and lace in yellow cotton with loop buttons on a slit — **Depth:** Front 5 in, slit 4 inFabric: Cotton, rayonTrim: Lace, loop buttons
Small loop buttons close a round neck slit, and lace frames the opening. It is a cheerful neck for summer.
**Darzi note**Round neck at 5 inches, 4 inch centre slit, four rouleau loops and buttons, white lace around the slit.

Scallop Neck Design and Gota Patti Lace

Scallops and gota patti give a neck a shaped edge instead of a straight one. Both work best on firm fabrics like cotton, chanderi and cotton silk.

Scallop neck design for kurti in sea green cotton with small even scallops — **Depth:** Front 5.5 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, khadiTrim: Scallop edge
Small even scallops around a round neck look neat and young. Keep each scallop about 1 inch wide so the curves stay crisp.
**Darzi note**Round neck at 5.5 inches, 1 inch scallops, full facing, clip each curve and turn with a point turner.

Gota patti lace neck design in rani pink with a V front and gold edging — **Depth:** Front 7 in, back 6 inFabric: Cotton silk, chanderiTrim: Gota patti lace
Gota patti lace along a V front is a festive pick that stays light. It looks good with a matching dupatta border.
**Darzi note**V front at 7 inches, half inch gota patti lace hand stitched along the edge, soft lining inside.

Scallop neck design in white cotton with a U front and cutwork scallops — **Depth:** Front 6.5 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, cambricTrim: Cutwork scallop lace
Cutwork scallops on a white U neck feel airy and summery. Cotton cutwork lace also stays strong after many washes.
**Darzi note**U front at 6.5 inches, 2 inch cutwork scallop lace on the edge, line the yoke in white cotton.

Neck Embroidery Design: Aari, Hand Work and Mirror

Embroidery around the neck makes a simple kurti look special. Ask for the work on a separate yoke piece so the kurti can be re-stitched later.

Dabka hand work zardosi neck design on a wine silk suit with a round front — **Depth:** Front 5.5 in, back 6 inFabric: Raw silk, velvetTrim: Dabka, zardosi
A dabka hand work zardosi neck design is rich and ideal for weddings. Keep the neck shape simple so the embroidery stands out.
**Darzi note**Round neck at 5.5 inches, 2 inch zardosi border, back the embroidery with buckram, lining inside.

V neck embroidery design in mustard cotton with fine aari work flowers — **Depth:** Front 7 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, rayonTrim: Aari embroidery
Simple aari flowers in thread along a V add colour without weight. This kind of neck hand work is good for daily cotton suits.
**Darzi note**V front at 7 inches, 1 inch aari floral border in multicolour thread, self facing, no extra trim.

Neck mirror work kurti design in black cotton with a square front and thread work — **Depth:** Front 6 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, khadiTrim: Mirror work
Small mirrors with bright thread around a square neck give a folk look. It pairs well with jeans or a cotton dhoti salwar.
**Darzi note**Square neck at 6 inches, small mirrors set an inch apart in herringbone thread work, facing inside.

Which Lace Lasts After Washing

Trim	Washing	Best for
Cotton crochet lace	Machine wash, gentle	Daily cotton kurtis
Cutwork scallop lace	Machine wash, gentle	Summer whites and pastels
Net lace	Hand wash	Festive georgette suits
Gota patti lace	Hand wash or dry clean	Festive cotton silk
Zardosi and dabka	Dry clean	Wedding wear

Pre-wash cotton lace once before stitching. It shrinks a little and will pucker the neck if it shrinks after.

Placing Buttons on a Neck

Placket buttons: space them about 1 inch apart; five or six on a 6 inch placket.
Potli buttons: best on shoulders of a boat neck or along a back slit.
Loop buttons: use rouleau loops on a slit for a soft, handmade look.
Pearl buttons: look good on chanderi and mul; remove before a hard wash.

Buttons that only decorate still need a hook or press button behind them on a deep neck, or the neck will open when you bend.

Lace Necks for Different Shapes

Lace adds width wherever it sits. On broad shoulders, keep lace on a V or a placket so the line runs down. On narrow shoulders, a boat neck with lace across the shoulders adds width. If you have a short neck, choose thin lace on a V rather than a wide border on a round neck. For easy daily options, see our cotton kurti neck designs.

Neckline questions

How do I stitch a stylish neck design with lace at home?

Cut and face the neck first, then lay the lace on the edge and stitch it along the facing seam. Mitre the corners on square or V necks. Press with a cloth on top so the lace does not shine.

Which neck design with lace and button suits daily wear?

A round neck with a short placket, cotton lace on both sides and plain or pearl buttons is easy for daily wear. It is light, washes well and works under a dupatta. Keep fancier potli buttons for festive kurtis.

What is a scallop neck design for kurti?

It is a neck edge cut into small curves, either from the fabric itself or using ready scallop lace. Scallops of about 1 inch look neat on cotton and chanderi. The darzi needs a full facing and must clip each curve well.

Which lace is best for a cotton suit neck?

Cotton crochet lace and cutwork lace are the best because they wash and dry like the kurti. Pre-wash the lace before stitching. Avoid plastic backed or metallic lace on daily cotton suits.

Can I add neck embroidery to an old kurti?

Yes. Ask for the embroidery on a separate yoke or patti and stitch it over the old neck. Aari and mirror work patches are easy to add. Match the depth of the old neck so it covers the old stitch line.

Do potli buttons need special care?

Potli buttons are covered with fabric or zari and can lose shape in a machine. Hand wash the kurti or remove the buttons if they are sewn on loops. Store the kurti folded with tissue over the buttons.