What you can get for under ₹1000
Several EKVAAR clothing pieces sit under ₹1000. The four covered here are the DAILY Tee at ₹649, the BASE Crew Tee at ₹699, the CORE Crew Tee at ₹749 and the CORE Piqué Polo at ₹999. Each does a different job, so the cheapest is not always the right pick. Here is what each piece under ₹1000 is for.
All four come from Solids, the house for plain, well-made basics. All are made in India, made to order when you reserve, and shipped free across India.
A quick word on “best”. A tee under ₹1000 is only good value if you wear it often. So this list of pieces under ₹1000 is organised by how you live, not by price alone.
The four pieces under ₹1000 at a glance
| Piece | Price | Colours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAILY Tee | ₹649 | Rui White, Noor Black, Neel Blue, Agni Red | Hot days, everyday wear |
| BASE Crew Tee | ₹699 | Rui White, Noor Black | Layering and repeat wear |
| CORE Crew Tee | ₹749 | Noor Black, Rui White, Agni Red | A mid-weight tee you can wear on its own |
| CORE Piqué Polo | ₹999 | Noor Black, Rui White, Agni Red, Neel Blue | Days that need a collar |
DAILY Tee, ₹649: the one that asks for nothing
The DAILY Tee is the lowest-priced piece in the range and the simplest tee under ₹1000. The product page describes it as a light, soft crew neck that goes with everything. That is a fair summary. It is not trying to be a statement.
It comes in four of the six house colours: Rui White, Noor Black, Neel Blue and Agni Red. If you want one tee that disappears into your week, this is the natural start. Light fabric also suits humid days, when a heavier tee feels like too much.
Who should choose it
- You want a tee for commuting, errands and long days indoors.
- You plan to buy a few of the same tee in different colours.
- You care more about how it feels by afternoon than how it looks in a photo.
BASE Crew Tee, ₹699: the tee under everything else
The BASE Crew Tee is a cotton crew neck in a clean regular fit. The page calls it the base layer, made for days you do not want to think about it. It is 100% cotton.
It comes in two colours only, Rui White and Noor Black. That limit is useful. White and black are the two tees that sit under a hoodie, an open shirt or a jacket without any colour to manage. If you build outfits in layers, the BASE Crew is the piece that does the quiet work underneath.
The difference from the DAILY Tee is more about intent than price. DAILY is the tee you wear alone in the heat. BASE is the tee you count on when the weather or the room changes.
CORE Crew Tee, ₹749: the mid-weight one
The CORE Crew Tee is a 180 GSM cotton crew tee in a unisex regular fit, described as mid-weight and soft from the first wear. GSM means grams per square metre, a simple way to compare fabric weight. Higher numbers feel thicker.
It is offered in Noor Black, Rui White and Agni Red. For ₹100 more than the DAILY Tee you get a tee with a defined weight, which some people prefer because it hangs a little more steadily and does not cling as easily.
If you are torn between the CORE tee and a heavier cotton, our post on CORE Crew vs CORE Supima explains the difference. The CORE Supima Tee, a long-staple Supima cotton crew neck, is also ₹999 if you want a premium tee just under ₹1000.
CORE Piqué Polo, ₹999: the collar under ₹1000
The CORE Piqué Polo is a 220 GSM cotton piqué polo with a structured ribbed collar and cuffs, in a regular fit. Piqué is a textured knit, which is why polos look a little more put together than a flat jersey tee.
At ₹999 it just stays under ₹1000, and it is the only piece here that works when a plain tee feels too casual. It comes in Noor Black, Rui White, Agni Red and Neel Blue. If you cannot decide between the two styles, read Polo or Tee? When to Wear Which.
Under ₹1000 from Origins too
Not everything under ₹1000 is clothing. Origins, our accessories house, has the Original Notepad at ₹299, the Original Stole at ₹499 and the Active Cap at ₹499. Two more are the Original Notebook at ₹399, an A5 notebook with a 300 GSM black cover and 120 pages of 70 GSM paper. The Hydra Bottle is ₹499, a 750 ml matte 304 stainless steel bottle with a leak-proof lid and a carry strap. These are small, useful things that people use every day.
How to spend ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 well
If you have a little more to spend, here is a way to think about combinations. None of it is a rule.
- Two tees you will repeat. Pick a DAILY Tee and a BASE Crew Tee. That is ₹1,348 and covers most weekdays.
- One tee, one polo. A CORE Crew Tee and a CORE Piqué Polo come to ₹1,748. It gives you one casual piece and one that looks sharper.
- Three colours of one tee. Three DAILY Tees in Noor Black, Rui White and Neel Blue come to ₹1,947. You will rarely be stuck for something to wear.
Shipping is free across India, so these totals are what you pay. Nothing is added at the end.
How to know if a low price is a good price
Price alone tells you very little about a tee under ₹1000. Ask three questions instead.
Will you wear it at least thirty times?
A ₹649 tee worn thirty times costs about ₹22 a wear. A cheaper tee that you stop wearing after four washes costs more. Plan for the wardrobe you actually use.
Does it match what you already own?
Plain colours work with each other. That is why the six house colours are permanent and few. A Noor Black tee will go with almost anything you already have, so you do not need to buy a new outfit around it.
Is it made only when you need it?
EKVAAR pieces are made to order when you reserve, so nothing is made in bulk and left in a warehouse. That is one reason the range stays small and the pieces stay simple.
Sizing before you reserve
Each product page has a Size guide link beside the size options, with that piece’s own measurements. Check it before you choose. If you are between two sizes, the general advice is to think about how you want the tee to sit: closer to the body or with more room. The size guide on each page will help you decide.
FAQs
Which EKVAAR tee is the cheapest?
The DAILY Tee, at ₹649. It is a light, soft crew neck offered in Rui White, Noor Black, Neel Blue and Agni Red.
Is shipping extra on a ₹649 tee?
No. Shipping is free across India on every order, and each piece is made for you once you reserve it.
Is the polo really under ₹1000?
Yes. The CORE Piqué Polo is ₹999. It is a 220 GSM cotton piqué polo with a ribbed collar and cuffs.
What is the difference between the DAILY Tee and the BASE Crew Tee?
DAILY is a light, soft tee in four colours, built for everyday wear. BASE is a 100% cotton crew neck in a regular fit, offered in Rui White and Noor Black, that works well as a layer.
When you know which one fits your week, you can reserve it from the shop.
