Kolkata / India / Online
Indian draped minimalism since 1998 — deconstructed lehengas in raw silk, aari embroidery, and understated opulence. Deepika Padukone's favourite.
Best for Draped minimalist Indian couture
Craft guide
The Craft & Ateliers in Kolkata Issue
ORBISCRAFT & ATELIERS IN KOLKATA6 shops in the atlas.Illustration
Craft & Ateliers in Kolkata
6 stores · curated ORBIS register
Visit official site ↗Ballygunge, Kolkata
Rumi and Bappaditya Biswas opened Byloom in 2011 to work directly with weaving clusters producing jamdani, double-cloth, and fine muslin cotton, adapting handloom techniques for everyday wear rather than only formal saris. The Kolkata store and its weaver partners also turn out kurtas, dupattas, scarves, and handwoven home textiles.
Best for Jamdani and muslin sarees woven with contemporary designs
Visit official site ↗Kolkata, India
Genesis Art Gallery deals in contemporary Indian painting and prints, representing established and emerging artists including Jogen Chowdhury, S.H. Raza, Suhas Roy and Ram Kinker Baij. Founded in 1985, the Kolkata gallery sells originals directly online with an authenticity guarantee and has exhibited at the Contemporary Art Fair India.
Best for Contemporary Indian paintings and prints by established and emerging artists
Visit official site ↗Kolkata / India / Online
Pioneering Indian designer since the 1960s — block-printed heirlooms, eco-dyes from Rajasthan, and bridge between ancient motifs and fusion wear.
Best for Heritage block-printed Indian fashion
Visit official site ↗Tantuja
Hidden GemMultiple locations across Kolkata / Online
Product pages identify fibre, warp and weft details for individual saris and fabrics, helping buyers compare construction. The catalogue also warns that small irregularities are characteristic of handloom production rather than defects.
Best for West Bengal handloom textiles from state cooperatives
Visit official site ↗Ballygunge, Kolkata
Operating since 1993, Weavers Studio produces hand-woven silks and other natural-fiber fabrics with custom embroidery for designers and saree buyers alike. The Ballygunge atelier also runs a textile research and archive arm alongside its retail operation.
Best for Hand-woven silk fabric and embroidered sarees
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