Description
This black kaftan abaya for kids is made to order in premium Nida Matte, which is opaque, non-shiny and holds its drape wash after wash.
On this page
- Asmara Kids Black Abaya for Girls: A 2 piece butterfly kaftan cape and skirt set in Nida Matte
- Why A Butterfly Kaftan Instead Of A Plain Abaya
- Key Features
- Which Size For Her Age? Sizing From 5 To 14 Years
- Why A Kids Black Abaya
- How To Style It
- Care Instructions
- Need A Size That Is Not On The Chart?
- Delivery Across India
- Questions Parents Ask Before Ordering
- More From Our Kids Range
- Black Kaftan Abaya for Kids FAQs
- Is this black kaftan abaya for kids see-through?
- How do I pick the right size?
- Can I machine wash it?
- How long does delivery take?
- Can I get a color that is not listed?
- Explore more
Asmara Kids Black Abaya for Girls: A 2 piece butterfly kaftan cape and skirt set in Nida Matte
The Asmara in black is a 2 piece butterfly kaftan cape and skirt set for girls from 5 to 14 years. Black is the shade that gets worn most: it goes with every hijab, hides a full school or madrasa day and never looks out of place. Cut in five age-based sizes.
It is made in premium Nida Matte fabric, the soft matte weave we use across the collection. Nida Matte is opaque, light on the skin, drapes straight without clinging and barely creases through a full day out.
Why A Butterfly Kaftan Instead Of A Plain Abaya
A butterfly abaya, also sold as a batwing abaya, takes its shape from a wide sweep of fabric under the arm rather than a fitted sleeve. Because the cape is a separate piece over a plain skirt, nothing pulls at the shoulders and there is no zip or button fighting her while she gets dressed. The skirt also works on its own under a school top.
Key Features
- Two piece butterfly set: a half kaftan cape with wide butterfly sleeves over a matching skirt
- Loose kaftan fit: no zip and no buttons
- Round neckline: sits neatly under a hijab or scarf
- Floor-length skirt: full coverage to the ankle
- Premium Nida Matte fabric: soft, lightweight, fully opaque and skin-friendly
Which Size For Her Age? Sizing From 5 To 14 Years
Do not go by her regular clothing size. Measure around the fullest part of her chest with a soft tape and match that number to the chart below. Length only needs to reach the ankle. These are final garment measurements and already include wearing room.
| Size | Age | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6 Years | 5 and 6 year olds | 26 | 23 | 38 |
| 7-8 Years | 7 and 8 year olds | 28 | 25 | 40 |
| 9-10 Years | 9 and 10 year olds | 30 | 26 | 42 |
| 11-12 Years | 11 and 12 year olds | 32 | 28 | 44 |
| 13-14 Years | 13 and 14 year olds | 34 | 30 | 46 |
Buying a kids black abaya for a 6 year old girl or a 5 year old, take the 5-6 Years size: 26 inch chest and 38 inch length. For a 7 or 8 year old, the 7-8 Years size at 28 inch chest and 40 inch length. An abaya for a 10 year old girl is the 9-10 Years size, 30 inch chest and 42 inch length, and this is the size parents order most often. For an 11 or 12 year old girl take 11-12 Years at 32 inch chest and 44 inch length, and for a 13 or 14 year old the 13-14 Years size at 34 inch chest and 46 inch length.
If her chest falls between two sizes, take the larger one. A kids abaya is meant to hang loose, and the extra room buys you another season of wear. Girls above 14 or outside the chart are covered by our made-to-order sizing further down this page.
Why A Kids Black Abaya
A black abaya for girls is the one that gets worn most. It goes with every hijab, it hides a full school or madrasa day, and it never looks out of place. If you are buying one abaya rather than two, buy the black one.
It is also the lowest maintenance shade in the range. Wash darks separately for the first two or three washes and after that it can go in with the rest. See the full color run on the Asmara kids abaya. The matching Asmara kids white abaya is listed separately.
How To Style It
Black takes any hijab colour, so this is the one to pair with a bright or patterned scarf. Simple flats or sandals.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent; wash dark and bright shades separately for the first two or three washes
- Do not bleach and do not dry clean
- Do not wring. Press the water out gently and hang to dry in shade
- Iron on medium heat or steam, inside out
- Wash dark shades separately for the first two or three washes
- Hang on a wide hanger rather than folding, so the fall of the fabric is not creased
Need A Size That Is Not On The Chart?
We stitch to order. If your daughter is taller or broader than her age band suggests, needs a longer length, or is older than 14, message us on WhatsApp at +91 8076494232 with her chest, waist and length and we will confirm the price and timeline before you order.
Delivery Across India
We ship across India only, dispatched from our own facility with tracking from dispatch to delivery. Cash on delivery is available. Returns and exchanges follow our standard policy: keep the item unworn, unwashed and tagged, and contact us before sending it back.
Questions Parents Ask Before Ordering
What is a butterfly abaya dress?
An abaya cut with a wide sweep of fabric from shoulder to wrist instead of a fitted sleeve, so it opens out like a wing when the arms are raised. It is also sold as a batwing abaya.
Which size should I order for a 10 year old?
The 9-10 Years size, 30 inch chest and 42 inch length. If she is broader or taller than average for her age, go up to 11-12 Years.
Is it a burqa or an abaya?
The same garment. Abaya is the common term in the Gulf, burqa in South Asia, and both describe this full-length outer dress.
More From Our Kids Range
This is one style from our full kids abaya collection, where you can compare every abaya for girls we make side by side. Not sure which size to order? Our burqa and abaya size chart lists chest, waist and length for every age band, and our two piece abaya sets are worth a look if you want a top-and-skirt style instead.
Every black kaftan abaya for kids we make is checked at the hem, the sleeve and the seams before dispatch, because a black kaftan abaya for kids that fails at the stitching is worse than none at all.
Every black kaftan abaya for kids we make is checked at the hem, the sleeve and the seams before dispatch, because a black kaftan abaya for kids that fails at the stitching is worse than none at all.
Every black kaftan abaya for kids we make is checked at the hem, the sleeve and the seams before dispatch, because a black kaftan abaya for kids that fails at the stitching is worse than none at all.
Every black kaftan abaya for kids we make is checked at the hem, the sleeve and the seams before dispatch, because a black kaftan abaya for kids that fails at the stitching is worse than none at all.
Black Kaftan Abaya for Kids FAQs
Is this black kaftan abaya for kids see-through?
No. The Nida Matte we use for this black kaftan abaya for kids is fully opaque in every color, including the lightest ones, so nothing is needed underneath.
How do I pick the right size?
Go by the age and chest measurement in the size table on this page. If she is between two bands, take the larger one, because this black kaftan abaya for kids is cut loose on purpose.
Can I machine wash it?
Yes. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle or hand wash with a mild detergent. Do not wring. Press the water out gently and hang to dry in shade.
How long does delivery take?
Every black kaftan abaya for kids is stitched after you order, so allow 2 to 4 working days for stitching plus shipping to your pin code. Cash on delivery is available.
Can I get a color that is not listed?
Usually yes. Message us on WhatsApp with the shade you want and we will confirm whether we can make this black kaftan abaya for kids in it.
Explore more
If this black kaftan abaya for kids is not quite right, these collections use the same Nida Matte and the same made-to-order process.
Still unsure? Our burqa size chart shows how to measure at home, or see everything on the all abayas page.
