Threads of India: Discovering Every State’s Signature Fabric

STATE-WISE FABRICS OF INDIA

India’s textile heritage is as diverse as its landscapes, languages, and cultures. Every state in the country carries its own legacy of craftsmanship that is expressed through unique fabrics, weaving techniques, dyeing traditions, and handcrafted designs that have been perfected over centuries. From the golden sheen of Assam’s Muga silk to the intricate double ikat of Gujarat’s Patola, the earthy elegance of Odisha’s Sambalpuri to the royal grandeur of Banarasi brocade, each region tells a story through its textiles.

This blog takes you on a state-wise journey across India, exploring the fabrics that originate from and are proudly crafted within each region. Whether you’re a designer, a craft enthusiast, a fashion student, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of handmade textiles, this guide offers a deeper understanding of how India’s cultural identity is woven—one state, one fabric, and one tradition at a time.

1. Andhra Pradesh

Kalamkari Fabric (Machilipatnam & Srikalahasti)
Mangalagiri Cotton
Venkatagiri Saree Fabric
Uppada Silk/Jamdhani

2. Arunachal Pradesh

Adi Weaves (Shawls & Jackets)
Wancho & Nocte Tribal Weaves
Apatani Textiles (Cotton & Wool blends)

3. Assam

Muga Silk (Golden silk unique to Assam)
Eri Silk (Ahimsa Silk)
Pat Silk
Assam Cotton Weaves

4. Bihar

Bhagalpuri Tussar Silk
Bhagalpuri Cotton/Gicha Silk Blends
Madhubani Printed Fabrics

5. Chhattisgarh

Kosa Silk (a form of Tussar)
Bastar Cotton Weaves
Kunkna Tribal Fabrics

6. Delhi

(Not a traditional weaving hub but known for production clusters)

Zari Fabrics
Embroidery Fabrics (Zardozi, Aari, Dabka)
Export Cotton & Blended Fabrics

7. Goa

Kunbi Fabric (Red-white chequered weave)
Local Cotton Handloom

8. Gujarat

Bandhani (Tie-Dye Fabrics)
Patola Silk (Double Ikat – Patan)
Mashru Silk
Ajrakh Printed Fabrics (Kutch)
Kutch Embroidery Fabrics

9. Haryana

Phulkari Embroidered Fabrics
Haryana Handloom Cotton
Khaddar Fabrics

10. Himachal Pradesh

Kullu Shawl Fabric (Wool)
Kinnauri Wool Weave
Chamba Rumal Embroidered Fabrics

11. Jharkhand

Tussar Silk
Gharua Silk
Tribal Cotton Fabrics (Santhal Weaves)

12. Karnataka

Mysore Silk
Ilkal Weaving Cotton-Silk Blend
Udupi Cotton
Molakalmuru Silk

13. Kerala

Kasavu Fabric (Cream-gold handloom)
Kerala Cotton Handloom
Balaramapuram Fine Cotton

14. Madhya Pradesh

Chanderi Silk/Cotton
Maheshwari Fabric
Batik Prints (Bherugarh)
Tussar Silk (Betul, Balaghat)

15. Maharashtra

Paithani Silk
Solapur Handloom Fabric
Kohlapuri Khans
Himroo Brocade (Aurangabad)
Narayan Peth Weaves

16. Manipur

Moiraingphee Fabric
Phanek Fabric
Manipuri Silk & Cotton Weaves

17. Meghalaya

Eri Silk (Ryndia)
Garo & Khasi Cotton Weaves

18. Mizoram

Puan Fabric (Traditional Mizo woven textile)
Handwoven Cotton & Wool Mix Fabrics

19. Nagaland

Naga Shawl Fabric
Angami, Ao, Lotha Weaves
Tribal Stripe Fabrics

20. Odisha

Sambalpuri Ikat
Bomkai Fabric
Khandua Silk
Kotpad Tribal Weave
Pasapalli Checks

21. Punjab

Phulkari Embroidery Fabric
Baag Embroidery
Handloom Khaddar

22. Rajasthan

Leheriya Fabric
Bandhej/Bandhani
Kota Doria
Bagru Block Print
Sanganeri Print
Mashru & Silk Blends

23. Sikkim

Lepcha Weave Fabric
Bhutia Wool Fabrics
Local Blanket & Shawl Weaves

24. Tamil Nadu

Kanchipuram Silk
Madurai Sungudi (Tie-Dye Fabric)
Chettinad Cotton
Arani Silk

25. Telangana

Pochampally Ikat
Gadwal Cotton-Silk Blend
Narayanpet Cotton & Silk Fabrics

26. Tripura

Mulberry Silk
Tribal Cotton Weaves (Risa & Rignai)
Endi Silk

27. Uttar Pradesh

Banarasi Brocade Silk
Chikankari Fabric
Mulmul Cotton (Gorakhpur, Lucknow)
Jamdani (Varanasi clusters)

28. Uttarakhand

Pashmina-Blend Shahad Weaves
Himalayan Wool Fabrics (Bhotia Weaves)
Pine-Fiber & Hemp Blends (Local experiments)

29. West Bengal

Tant Cotton
Baluchari Silk
Muslin (Traditional heritage)
Kantha Embroidered Fabric
Shantiniketan Leather-Craft Fabrics (Quilted Textile)

India’s textile map is a vibrant reminder of how deeply creativity, culture, and craftsmanship are woven into the fabric of everyday life. Each state contributes something distinctive, whether it is a weave, a print, a dyeing method, or a centuries-old tradition passed down through generations. Together, these regional textiles form a rich mosaic that continues to inspire global fashion, support artisan communities, and preserve the country’s artistic heritage.

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