Our Story
Woven with Purpose. Rooted in Tradition.
At Chand Chakori, every thread tells a story. We are a curated label dedicated to authentic handloom and hand-printed fabrics — sourced directly from master weavers and block-print artisans across India. From the looms of Bengal to the block-print workshops of Rajasthan and Kutch, we bring you textiles that carry centuries of living craft.
Who We Are
We exist to connect you with India's most extraordinary textile traditions — honestly, beautifully, and fairly. Our artisan partners are skilled craftspeople whose families have practised these techniques for generations — in workshops in Bengal, Kutch, Rajasthan, and beyond. When you shop at Chand Chakori, you support a direct, transparent supply chain where fair pricing reaches the maker.
The Craft Traditions We Carry
Each fabric family in our collection carries its own story:
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Jamdani — A UNESCO-recognised weaving tradition from Bengal, where supplementary weft threads are hand-interlaced to create intricate floral and geometric motifs directly on the loom. No two pieces are identical.
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Ajrakh — A centuries-old resist-print technique from Kutch and Sindh. Artisans apply natural mud and resist pastes, then dye the fabric multiple times in indigo and madder to build deep, layered geometric patterns.
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Kala Cotton — Grown without irrigation in the black-soil fields of Kutch, this indigenous cotton is spun and woven by hand into a fabric that is breathable, durable, and entirely rain-fed. Wearing it is wearing the land.
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Akola Handblock & Dabu Indigo — From the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, Dabu is a mud-resist printing technique that produces the characteristic crackled texture of indigo-dyed cloth. Each print is stamped by hand, block by block.
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Sanganeri — Originating in Sanganer near Jaipur, this fine block-print tradition is known for its delicate floral motifs on white or pastel grounds, using natural and vegetable dyes.
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Bandhani — The ancient tie-and-dye art of Rajasthan and Gujarat, where thousands of tiny fabric points are hand-tied with thread before dyeing, creating luminous dot patterns that shimmer in light.
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Kalamkari — Literally 'pen work', this hand-painted or block-printed tradition from Andhra Pradesh uses natural dyes derived from plants and minerals to depict mythological narratives and nature motifs.
Browse Kalamkari & Ajrakh Dupattas →
Natural Dyes & Responsible Sourcing
Wherever possible, we work with artisans who use natural dyes — indigo, madder, pomegranate rind, turmeric, and iron — processed in traditional ways that are gentler on the earth and richer in tone. We source directly from weaver clusters and cooperatives, ensuring fair pricing reaches the maker.
What Makes Each Piece Special
Handloom and hand-printed textiles carry the mark of the human hand — slight variations in weave density, the ghost of a block edge, a colour that deepens with each wash. These are not flaws; they are the signature of craft. When you wear a Chand Chakori piece, you carry a fragment of a living tradition.
Questions About a Fabric's Origin?
Every fabric in our collection has a story — a region, a family, a technique. If you'd like to know more about where a specific piece comes from, we'd love to share it. Write to us and we'll be happy to tell you everything about the craft behind your fabric.