What a katori blouse is, how its cups are shaped, who it suits and what to check before you order the farma.
A katori blouse is named after the katori, the small bowl, because the bust is shaped as two separate rounded cups instead of by darts alone. When it is cut well it gives a neat, supported line. This guide explains how it works and what to check before you order a katori blouse farma.
How a katori blouse is built
In a plain blouse the bust is shaped by darts in a single front piece. In a katori blouse the front is made of panels that form a rounded cup over each side of the bust. The curved seams around the cup do the shaping, so the pattern depends on where the bust sits.
Why the fit needs care
Because the cup is a defined shape, a small error shows. If the cup sits too high or too low, the blouse looks lopsided; if it is too small, it pulls. That is why a custom katori blouse farma is drafted from your own measurements, with the upper chest deciding the neck, shoulder and armhole and the bust measurement deciding the cup.
Who it suits
- Customers who want a supported, shaped bust line.
- Blouses for sarees where a structured look is wanted, such as silk and festive wear.
- Fabrics that keep their shape, like silk, brocade or a lined cotton.
Katori compared with other cuts
Before you order
- Take your measurements over the undergarment you will wear, as the measuring guide shows.
- Enter every measurement the form asks for; a cup shape uses the bust figures closely.
- Choose the neck you want. See choosing a blouse neck design.
Katori blouses are part of our blouse cutting farma range, cut to your measurements and posted anywhere in India.
Frequently asked questions
What does katori mean?
It means a small bowl, which is the shape of the cup on the blouse.
Is a katori blouse hard to stitch?
It has curved seams and takes more care than a simple dart blouse. The notches printed on the farma help you match the panels.