Maria B.

The Maria B story in brief

Maria B started in 1999 in Lahore under designer Maria Butt. Wikipedia lists its lines as lawn, Eid lawn, pret, couture, formal wear, jewellery and perfumes. Its Mbroidered line is embroidered unstitched fabric that you take to a tailor; in a Gulf Times profile, Maria Butt said the first Mbroidered collection sold out in two days.

That mix of everyday lawn and heavier embroidery is the main thing to know when you compare Maria B with other brands.

Lawn, Eid and Mbroidered: what each line is for

Lawn is the lighter summer range, Eid lawn is a festive version released ahead of Eid, and Mbroidered is embroidered unstitched fabric. Check each product's description to see which line you are looking at, because the price and the fabric differ.

Browse lawn, embroidered unstitched suits and Eid outfits. If you are planning for Eid, the Eid outfit planning guide shows how to set a budget and choose between stitched and unstitched.

Pricing and sales

The price range at the top of this page spans the whole catalogue, so compare within a line. Embroidered sets and festive pieces sit higher than printed lawn because of the thread work and the dupatta. Use Compare Brands to put Maria B beside another brand with the same piece count.

Maria B sets its own discounts. Watch the sale page and test any offer with how to spot a real sale. For a fixed budget, the under Rs 10,000 page shows what that ceiling buys across brands.

Sizing, stitching and tailors

For unstitched sets, the cut and size come from your tailor; use our guide to reading a listing to check lengths, patches and borders, because embroidered sets often include separate pieces. For ready-to-wear, use Maria B's own size chart, not your usual size, and see the size guide.

Maria B or Sana Safinaz?

Sana Safinaz, founded in Karachi in 1989, is the closest designer comparison. Maria B was founded ten years later in Lahore and is closely tied to its embroidered unstitched line. Compare the same fabric and piece count, not the label, and use the price range on each brand page.

Originals, copies and shipping

Dawn has reported on copies of designer lawn sold in markets at a fraction of the original price. To avoid them, buy from Maria B's own website or stores. For delivery abroad, duties and returns, check the brand's own site. SabKapray does not sell or ship; Buy opens the brand's site.

What we checked

Written in October 2026. The founding year and the founder's training come from Wikipedia's Maria B page, the lines from the same page, and the Mbroidered description from a Gulf Times profile. The copies point is from Dawn. We did not check Maria B's delivery or return terms.