Handloom Heritage
Cloth made slowly, by hand, in the weaving villages of West Bengal.
The weave behind every saree
A handloom saree begins as yarn on a wooden loom. The weaver sets the warp, passes the weft by hand and builds the border and pallu one pass at a time. There are no shortcuts, which is why no two pieces are exactly alike.
Weaves of Bengal
Tant: a crisp, breathable cotton made for everyday wear.
Jamdani: fine cotton with patterns woven directly into the cloth, motif by motif.
Baluchari: silk known for story scenes woven across the pallu.