Used kurtas in the UK typically sell for £8 to £45 (about $11 to $61). Kurtas sell on fabric and length, so state both plainly — cotton and silk sit at different prices, and kurta length varies from hip to well below the knee.
What kurtas are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £45 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £38 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £29 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £20 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £11 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Silk and fine cotton fabrics
- Hand embroidery over machine work
What pulls it down
- Loose or shedding embroidery
- Underarm marks
Selling a kurta in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the composition label or feel the weave
- Inspect the embroidery for loose threads
Getting it ready
- Note the fabric: cotton, linen, silk, rayon or a blend.
- Check the neckline embroidery, side slits and any button placket.
Photograph
- Laid flat, front, whole garment
- The fabric label and a tape showing full length
- Side slits, cuffs and any mark or pull
Put in the description
- Fabric composition and whether it is handloom
- Chest, shoulder, sleeve and full length measurements
- Embroidery or print style, if any
Fabric, style and size: “Pure Cotton Kurta, Knee Length, Size 40, Chikankari Work”. Name the embroidery style where there is one — chikankari, zari and block print are searched individually and priced differently.
Very light and folds small, so cheap to post anywhere, and international buyers are common for good cotton and handloom pieces. Fold with tissue if there is delicate neckline embroidery so the threads do not catch.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £45 a buyer pays is the £45 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for kurtas.
Common questions
Where can I sell a kurta in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Are matching bottoms included?
Say either way. A kurta with matching churidar or pyjama is worth more than the top alone.
What makes a kurta worth more?
Fabric and embroidery. Silk and hand-worked pieces hold value; everyday synthetic kurtas sell for modest sums.
How should I photograph embroidery?
Close up and in natural light, so buyers can see whether it is hand or machine work.
More: how to sell a kurta, what kurtas are worth, or Clothing across the United Kingdom.