Used kurtas in the US typically sell for $11 to $61. Kurtas span everyday cotton to heavily worked occasion pieces, and the fabric and embroidery set the price.
What kurtas are worth in the US
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | $61 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | $51 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | $39 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | $27 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | $15 | 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
- Designer and boutique labels
What pulls it down
- Loose or shedding embroidery
- Synthetic fabrics sold as silk
Selling a kurta in the US
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
The US resale market is enormous and highly local — most transactions still happen between people within driving distance of each other, and buyers expect to collect rather than wait for a courier.
Demand rises through the spring cleaning season and again around college move-in in August, when furniture and small appliances move fastest.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the composition label or feel the weave
- Confirm whether matching bottoms are included
Getting it ready
- Measure the chest, shoulder, sleeve and full length.
- Check the neckline embroidery, side slits and any button placket.
Photograph
- The neckline and any embroidery close up
- The fabric label and a tape showing full length
Put in the description
- Embroidery or print style, if any
- Whether it comes with matching bottoms
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.
Steady year round with lifts around festivals. Cotton and linen sell strongest in summer.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $61 a buyer pays is the $61 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 US
The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for kurtas.
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Austin
- San Jose
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- Columbus
- Indianapolis
- Charlotte
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Denver
- Washington
- Nashville
- Boston
- Las Vegas
- Portland
- Detroit
- Memphis
- Louisville
- Baltimore
- Milwaukee
- Albuquerque
- Fresno
- Tucson
- Sacramento
- Kansas City
- Mesa
- Atlanta
- Omaha
- Colorado Springs
- Raleigh
- Virginia Beach
- Long Beach
- Miami
- Oakland
- Minneapolis
- Tulsa
- Bakersfield
Common questions
Where can I sell a kurta in the US?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
What length is it?
Measure shoulder to hem and say. Kurta length ranges widely and it changes the whole garment.
Do matching bottoms matter?
Yes. A complete set sells noticeably better than the kurta alone, since matching afterwards is difficult.
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 States.