When Families Most Often Request Name Embroidery
- Naming ceremony (Janam Sanskar / Naam Karan): The single most common reason. Embroidering the baby's just-given name on the first Pehrawa creates a permanent record of the moment.
- First Lohri: A family's first January with a new child. The embroidered name turns the outfit into a keepsake.
- First birthday: Especially when the kurta will be photographed and kept.
- School heritage day: Many parents like the personalisation for shared photographs.
- Wedding (boy's outfit): Less common but sometimes requested for nephew or junior groomsmen.
- Sibling sets: Each sibling gets their name embroidered — strong photo opportunity.
Where the Name Goes (Placement Options)
Inside placket (most common, subtle)
Sewn just inside the front placket. Visible only when the kurta is open, but the wearer always knows it's there. This is what most parents pick for newborns.
Cuff or sleeve hem
Visible when sleeves are pushed up. Subtle but present. Good for older children.
Lower back (between shoulder blades)
More prominent. Best for keepsake pieces or wedding wear.
Pagg edge
Visible to others when the wearer is photographed from behind. Striking for ceremonial wear.
Script Options
- Gurmukhi (ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ): Traditional Punjabi script. Most common request from Sikh families.
- Roman (English): For families who prefer the readable English form. Some parents combine both: name in English on inside placket, in Gurmukhi on the back, etc.
- Both: Can be done on different placements (e.g., Gurmukhi at back, English on cuff).
- Devanagari (Hindi): Available on request for non-Sikh Punjabi families.
Practical Limits
For best embroidery quality, we recommend keeping names to 12 characters or fewer per placement. Longer names (full names, two names + surname) work but require larger placement areas (back of kurta typically). Single given names work everywhere.
Thread colour can match the rest of the embroidery, or you can request a contrast colour. Multicolour Morni Chandra base outfits typically pair the name in golden or silver thread; golden/silver Morni Chandra outfits pair the name in white or contrasting metallic.
How to Request It
Two ways: (1) at checkout, leave the spelling and script preference in the order notes field; (2) message Veerpal on WhatsApp at +1-647-613-4958 right after placing the order. We confirm the spelling on WhatsApp before stitching begins, with a photo of the test stitch sent for approval. No name is embroidered until you've approved the spelling.
Why We Insist on Spelling Confirmation Before Stitching
Hand-embroidery cannot be undone cleanly. Once thread is sewn into Giza Cotton, removing it leaves visible needle marks even if the thread itself is pulled out. This means the spelling on the test stitch is essentially permanent — a typo discovered after the fact requires either re-stitching the entire piece (lost time) or shipping out a kurta with a misspelt name (lost trust).
For Gurmukhi specifically, the risk is higher because Romanised spellings of Punjabi names map to multiple valid Gurmukhi forms. "Gurpreet" can be ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ or ਗੁਰਪਰੀਤ depending on the family's traditional spelling. "Manjeet" can be ਮਨਜੀਤ or ਮਨਜੀਤੁ depending on Gurbani naming convention. Veerpal's confirmation step asks for both the Roman spelling and the preferred Gurmukhi form (or asks parents to send a screenshot of the spelling they want), so we stitch exactly what the family expects.
For families ordering keepsake pieces (naming ceremonies, first Lohri), this verification step is especially important — the kurta will likely be photographed extensively and stored as a family heirloom. The 24-48 hour delay for spelling confirmation is genuinely worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the name include a date or special character?
Yes — birth dates, naming ceremony dates, or special symbols (Ek Onkar ੴ, khanda) can be embroidered alongside the name. Specify in WhatsApp confirmation. Adds 1-2 days to the timeline because the artisan stitches each character individually.
What if I want the family name (surname) instead of given name?
Yes — works the same way. Some families prefer "Singh" or "Kaur" alone (especially for Sikh boys/girls following the surname tradition); others prefer the full given name. Specify your preference at checkout.
Is name embroidery available on the Pagg too?
Possible but uncommon. The Pagg fabric is finer than the kurta cotton, so embroidery on the Pagg requires careful selection of placement (typically the front fold visible when wrapped). Most families opt for kurta-only name embroidery and keep the Pagg in solid colour. If you want a Pagg-embroidered name, message Veerpal on WhatsApp before ordering.
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