Punjabi Suit Neck Design: Patiala, Salwar and Sharara Necks

12 necklines | Suits and outfits | Updated 7 October 2026

A Punjabi suit neck design should match the mood of the outfit: bright, full of colour and ready for a dupatta with heavy borders. Here are 12 original necks for Punjabi, Patiala, salwar and sharara suits, with front and back depths and notes for your darzi.

Use them as they are or mix a front from one picture with a back from another. If you wear churidar more often, look at our churidar neck designs, and for long flowing styles see the Pakistani neck design page.

Punjabi Suit Neck Design Front

Punjabi suits love colour, gota and buttons at the front. These fronts are easy for any darzi and look right with a heavy dupatta.

Sweetheart neck Punjabi suit design in parrot green cotton with gold gota edging — **Depth:** Front 7 in, back 6 inFabric: Cotton, cotton silkTrim: Gota edging
A sweetheart front with thin gota is cheerful and suits a long neck. It looks full and festive with a phulkari dupatta.
**Darzi note**Sweetheart front at 7 inches, dip of 1 inch at centre, half cm gota on the edge, hook at back.

Punjabi front suit neck design in orange with a V placket and gold potli buttons — **Depth:** Front 7.5 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton silk, chanderiTrim: Potli buttons
A V placket lined with potli buttons is a classic Punjabi front. It gives a long line that helps round faces.
**Darzi note**V placket 7.5 inches deep, 1 inch patti on both sides, seven potli buttons, hook behind each third button.

Modern Punjabi suit neck design in baby pink with a round neck and pintuck yoke — **Depth:** Front 5.5 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, mulTrim: Pintucks, lace
Fine pintucks below a round neck add texture without any work. Narrow lace on the edge keeps it soft.
**Darzi note**Round neck at 5.5 inches, eight pintucks on a 4 inch yoke, narrow lace on the neck edge.

Patiala Suit Neck Design Back and Front

Patiala suits often have shorter kurtis, so the neck shows more. A bold front with a simple back keeps the outfit balanced.

Deep V neck Patiala suit design in emerald silk with a zardosi border — **Depth:** Front 8.5 in, back 6 inFabric: Silk, georgetteTrim: Zardosi border
A deep V with a zardosi border is a strong party wear pick. Keep the back round so the kurti stays on the shoulders.
**Darzi note**Deep V at 8.5 inches, 1.5 inch zardosi border, lined bodice, a hidden press button at the V base.

Modern Patiala kurti neck design in yellow with a boat neck and mirror work — **Depth:** Front 3.5 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, rayonTrim: Mirror work
A boat neck on a short Patiala kurti with small mirrors looks fun and young. It suits narrow shoulders well.
**Darzi note**Boat neck 9 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep, small mirrors in a single row along the edge, back hook.

Punjabi Patiala suit neck design in white cotton with a band collar and placket — **Depth:** Placket 5 in, back 1 inFabric: Cotton, poplinTrim: Band collar, buttons
A band collar with a placket gives a crisp look that pairs well with a bright phulkari dupatta. Good for college and daily wear.
**Darzi note**Band collar 1 inch, 5 inch placket with four buttons, interface the band and topstitch close.

Salwar Suit Neck Design and Sharara Neck Design

A neck design for salwar suit wear can be simple, while sharara and farshi salwar suits need a dressier neck. See more full suits on our suit neck design page.

Salwar suit neck design in cobalt blue cotton with a square neck and double piping — **Depth:** Front 6 in, back 5 inFabric: Cotton, cambricTrim: Double piping
A square neck with double piping is a neat, everyday salwar neck design. The two colours can match your salwar and dupatta.
**Darzi note**Square neck at 6 inches, double piping in white and red, mitred corners, self facing.

Sharara suit neck design in lavender georgette with a deep round neck and pearl lace — **Depth:** Front 7 in, back 8 inFabric: Georgette, organzaTrim: Pearl lace
A deep round neck edged with pearl lace suits a short sharara kurti. It looks graceful at engagements and sangeet nights.
**Darzi note**Round front at 7 inches, back at 8 inches, pearl lace on the edge, lined bodice and back hook.

Farshi salwar suit neck design in ivory with an angrakha overlap and side tie — **Depth:** Front 7 in, back 5 inFabric: Chanderi, silkTrim: Tie with tassels
An angrakha overlap with a side tie is a royal look for a farshi salwar. The overlap gives a V without a deep cut.
**Darzi note**Angrakha overlap with a V of 7 inches, side tie with tassels, inner press button to stop slipping.

Punjabi Suit Back Neck Design with Dori and Latkan

The back is where a Punjabi suit gets playful with dori, latkans and ghungroo. For more backs, see our back neck designs for suits.

Dori Punjabi suit back neck design with latkan tassels on a red cotton silk suit — **Depth:** Front 5.5 in, back 7 inFabric: Cotton silk, silkTrim: Dori, latkans
A round back with a dori and heavy latkans is the most loved Punjabi back. The tassels should fall just below the shoulder blades.
**Darzi note**Round back at 7 inches, 3 inch slit, dori at top with 8 inch latkans, hook under the dori.

Patiala suit back neck design in mustard with a U back and ghungroo dori — **Depth:** Front 6 in, back 7.5 inFabric: Cotton, chanderiTrim: Ghungroo dori
Tiny ghungroo on the dori make a soft sound when you move. A U back keeps it graceful and not too deep.
**Darzi note**U back at 7.5 inches, dori across the opening with small ghungroo, hook at the nape, facing inside.

Unique Punjabi neck design for suit back in black cotton with pom pom latkans — **Depth:** Front 5 in, back 4 inFabric: Cotton, khadiTrim: Pom pom latkans
Colourful pom pom latkans on a black keyhole back are a fun pick for Lohri and mela days. The keyhole keeps the back mostly covered.
**Darzi note**High round back, 4 inch keyhole, loop button at the top, dori with multicolour pom pom latkans.

Depth Guide for Punjabi and Patiala Suits

Neck	Front	Back
Round daily	about 5 to 6 in	about 4 to 5 in
Square	about 6 to 7 in	about 4 to 6 in
V or placket	about 6 to 8 in	about 4 to 6 in
Sweetheart	about 6 to 7.5 in	about 5 to 7 in
Party back with dori	about 5 to 6 in	about 7 to 10 in

Short Patiala kurtis look best when the front is no deeper than 7 inches. A deeper front on a short kurti can look unbalanced.

Choosing a Neck for Your Shape

Round face: V plackets, sweetheart and angrakha overlaps make the face look longer.
Long face: boat, square and wide round necks balance it.
Broad shoulders: keep the neck narrow and go deeper rather than wider.
Heavy dupatta: pick a simpler neck so the two do not fight for attention.

Latkans and gota should be stitched by hand on festive suits. Machine stitched gota can pull and wrinkle the neck after one wash.

Neckline questions

Which Punjabi suit neck design is best for daily wear?

A round or square neck about 5 to 6 inches deep with piping or narrow lace is the easiest for daily wear. It is quick to stitch and simple to wash. Keep the dori and latkans for festive suits.

What is a modern Punjabi suit neck design?

Modern fronts use clean shapes like a sweetheart, a band collar or an angrakha overlap, with one trim instead of many. Pintuck yokes and pearl lace are popular right now. Pair them with a simple back with a single dori.

How do I plan a Patiala suit neck design back and front together?

Let one side carry the detail. A plain front works with a dori back, and a heavy front works with a plain round back. Repeating one trim, such as gota, on both sides makes them look like a set.

Which neck design suits a sharara suit?

Short sharara kurtis look best with a deep round, sweetheart or V neck about 6 to 7.5 inches deep. Pearl lace, sequins or light zardosi work well. Make sure the bodice is lined so the neck holds its shape.

What is a good salwar suit neck design for women with a short neck?

Choose a V placket or a deep U so the neck looks longer. Avoid band collars and high necks. Keep any lace thin so it does not crowd the neck.

How long should latkans be on a back neck?

Most latkans hang about 6 to 9 inches from the knot, so they fall near the shoulder blades. Longer latkans can catch in a dupatta or chair. Tie them over a hook so the back still closes if the dori comes loose.