Habesha Chiffon Fabric

Ethiopian Habesha chiffon fabric with sequin and thread embroidery borders, for Habesha kemis and chiffon dresses. 58 inch wide, sold per yard, 4 colours per design, MOQ 1000 yards.

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Orchid Sequin Embroidered Leaf Vine Border (D.No N2)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Ice Blue Sequin Embroidered Flower Vine & Butti Border (D.No 541)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Violet Sequin Embroidered Tulip Motif Border (D.No 538)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Purple Sequin Embroidered Flower Vine Border (D.No 537)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Sky Blue Sequin Embroidered Flower Vine & Diamond Border (D.No 535)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Orchid Sequin Embroidered Floral Vine Border (D.No 533)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Teal Blue Sequin Embroidered Fern Spray Border (D.No 524)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Emerald Green Sequin Embroidered Floral Scroll Border (D.No 502)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha Chiffon Fabric – Violet Sequin Embroidered Swirl Border (D.No 498)

$1.10 / yard

Min. order 1000 yard

Habesha chiffon fabric for Ethiopian dresses

Chiffon has become the favourite fabric for the modern Habesha kemis. It is light, flows beautifully in a full skirt, and takes sequin and thread embroidery well, which is why chiffon dresses are worn for Meskel, Timkat, Enkutatash, weddings and church celebrations across Ethiopia, Eritrea and the diaspora.

Our Habesha chiffon is embroidered as a border: a deep sequin hem with vines, flowers or swirls rising from it, often with scattered buttis above. Tailors cut it straight into the skirt, sleeves and bodice, so the finished kemis has the embroidered edge exactly where it should be.

What you get

Chiffon with sequin and thread embroidery, border placement
58 inch wide
Every design in 4 colourways, with a numbered colour card
Sold per yard, MOQ 1000 yards per design
New colours and designs developed for bulk orders
Shipped from Mumbai by sea or air; Ethiopia via Djibouti

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as traditional Habesha cotton (shemma)?

No. Traditional kemis are woven from cotton shemma with tibeb borders. This is the modern chiffon version, embroidered with sequins, that is popular for festive and party Habesha dresses.

Can I order different colours of one design?

Yes. Each design comes in 4 colours; tell us the colour numbers from the card and the yards you need of each.

Do you send samples?

Yes, colour cards and samples are available on request.

How is it shipped to Ethiopia?

By sea to Djibouti and on to Addis Ababa, or by air. We can quote FOB Mumbai or CIF Djibouti.