Founder's Note

Every thread remembers a loom

Nakshi was founded by Prerna to connect ancient weaving clusters with contemporary wardrobes, making verified pit-loom handlooms transparent, authentic, and effortlessly wearable.

Our Beginning

Where Heritage Meets the Everyday

Founded by Prerna, Nakshi started with a simple commitment: to make authentic pit-loom handlooms accessible without losing their soul.

We work directly with traditional weaving communities across India, eliminating opacity in the supply chain to bring you verified, handcrafted textiles. By combining ancient craftsmanship with modern design sensibility, we create versatile pieces that bring art out of showcase museums and into your everyday wardrobe.

Woven into the Earth.

The pit-loom is one of India’s most ancient and sophisticated craft systems. Built directly into the floor of an artisan’s home, it requires the weaver to work in complete harmony with nature—using feet, hands, and breath to control the beat of the loom.

At Nakshi, "Loom Heritage" isn't a marketing buzzword; it’s a commitment to preservation. By honoring the exact techniques passed down through generations of weaving families, we ensure these living heritage art forms don't just survive in history books, but thrive in contemporary closets.

The Nakshi Standard

Verified silk mark provenance, zero synthetic blends, direct artisan support.

Every saree arrives with verifiable GI-tag documentation and Silk Mark certification, guaranteeing that the piece you pass down is as authentic as the loom where it bloomed.