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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 2017

Every Thread
Tells a Story

We are Loom Indica — a bridge between India's most gifted weavers and the people who believe clothing can carry culture. From a small studio with a big dream, we have grown into a family of 500+ artisan households across 12 states.

Artisan weaving
Chanderi fabric
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500+
Artisan Families
Supported
18
Distinct Craft
Traditions
12
States Across
India
12K+
Happy Customers
Worldwide
100%
Certified Authentic
Handwoven
Block printing artisan at work
"I want the weaver's hands to reach your hands — with every thread intact." — Founder, Loom Indica
Where It All Began

The thread that Binds Us A Lifelong Fascination

The story of Loom Indica didn’t actually begin in a boardroom or a design studio—it began years earlier, in a school classroom. Our founder was completely fascinated by handloom fabric from her school days. While others saw just clothing, she saw the rhythm of the loom, the stories in the weaves, and the incredible soul of Indian craftsmanship.

That childhood fascination eventually grew into a lifelong passion, and in 2017, Loom Indica was officially born out of a mission to bring that authentic heritage into the modern wardrobe.

"We believe that what you wear should be an extension of who you are—grounded, conscious, and effortlessly elegant.."

Loom Indica is more than a brand—it is a movement to celebrate the slow, the authentic, and the beautiful. With every thread we weave, we invite you to embrace a lifestyle that honors craftsmanship and cherishes the planet.

Founder
Loom Indica Studio
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Founded 2017
Our Mission

We exist to make
handwoven heritage accessible

India has over 4.5 million weavers — and most of them are invisible. We are changing that, one purchase at a time, by connecting artisan communities directly with people who care about where their clothes come from.

Fair Wages, Always
We pay artisans directly at fair market rates — no middlemen, no exploitation.
Sustainable by Nature
Every handloom piece is low-energy, slow-fashion by definition. We partner only with artisans using natural dyes and traditional processes.
Radical Authenticity
The transfer of practical, hands-on skills from generation to generation is the heartbeat of traditional craftsmanship—a reality that defines the very core of Loom Indica.
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Four principles that guide every decision we make — from the artisan's loom to your doorstep.

Artisan First

Every decision is filtered through one question: does this help the artisan? Their livelihood, dignity, and creative freedom are non-negotiable.

Slow Fashion

We reject fast fashion's disposability. Handloom is slow by nature — each piece takes days or weeks. We celebrate that slowness as the mark of true quality.

Collaborative Family Clusters

Handblock printing is rarely a solitary job. It is a highly synchronized family or community effort. While the master artisan handles the precise alignment of the block, other family members manage the grueling tasks of fabric scouring, mordant washing, and boiling the cloth in large copper vats.

Living Heritage

We work to keep centuries-old techniques alive — not as museum pieces, but as living, evolving crafts worn in everyday life. Tradition must breathe to survive.

A Slow, Eco-Friendly Footprint

True handblock printing is highly sustainable. It requires zero electricity, utilizes biodegradable wooden blocks, and leans heavily into a circular economy by using local river water, sunlight for curing, and organic waste (like pomegranate peels, rusted iron, and alizarin) for colors.

Joyful Commerce

Shopping for handlooms should feel like a celebration — of craft, of culture, of the remarkable human hands that made something just for you.

Weaver at work in Odisha
The Makers

The Hands Behind Every Thread

We work with 500+ families spanning Odisha's Ikat clusters, Chanderi's silk weavers, Rajasthan's block printers, Kutch's Ajrakh masters, and Madhya Pradesh's Bagh printers — among many others.

These are not suppliers. They are creative partners, cultural custodians, and the reason Loom Indica exists. We visit each cluster at least a year.

In 2025, Loom Indica pays directly to artisan families — 100% of which went to the makers, not to agents or middlemen.

80%
Repeat Customers every year
68%
Women artisans in our network
100%
Natural & low-impact dyeing
in our featured collections
4.8★
Average customer rating
across 3,200+ reviews
From Loom to You

How We Work

The shortest path from artisan hands to your hands — with full traceability at every step.

1
Source at Cluster
2
Certify & Photograph
3
You Choose & Order
4
Delivered with Care
Customer Love

What Our Wearers Say

★★★★★
"

The Ajrakh saree I received is breathtaking. But what moved me more was the card with the artisan's photo and name. I wear it knowing whose hands made it.

Priya Sharma
Mumbai · Ordered an Ajrakh Saree
★★★★★
"

I've bought handlooms from boutiques charging 5× the price. Loom Indica's quality is identical — but here I know my money is actually reaching the weaver.

Nandini Rao
Bangalore · Ordered Chanderi Silk
★★★★★
"

As an NRI, finding authentic Indian textiles without getting duped is near impossible. Loom Indica's transparency gave me full confidence. Worth every rupee.

Kavita Mehta
London, UK · Ordered Maheshwari Saree
Join the Movement

Wear a Story.
Support a Family.

Every purchase at Loom Indica is a direct vote of confidence in an artisan family. Browse our handpicked collection of authentic handwoven clothing — from Ajrakh sarees to Chanderi silk to Ikat cotton.