Founded by Sagrika Rai in 1997, Warp ‘n Weft shares the magic of an Illustrious lineage of handloom artistry from Banaras with the world. A repository of cultural heritage, Warp ‘n Weft is an immersion into the finest artisanal handwoven luxury from Banaras. We create contemporary heirlooms for the discerning. Slow Luxury.

Born in Banaras, Sagrika grew up in a spiritual milieu and in the lap of a rich, cross-cultural and vibrant Banarasi ethos. A statistics major, with an undying reverence for the textile history, she launched one of the first independent boutique Banarasi textile stores in the heritage district of Mumbai in 1997.  Working with the cream of weavers she aspires to create a relevant design vocabulary in her atelier outside Banaras. Each weave has been conserved and is a tribute to the enduring legacy of Banaras, its rich history and cross-cultural finesse. 

Our creations retail from our flagship boutique in Mumbai, on our e-atelier and select multi-retail stores across the world. At Warp ‘n Weft our signature weaves include Shikargahs, Rangkats, Guldavaris, Gyasar, Khinkhwabs, Jamdanis, Ektaras among others. From sarees, bridal lehengas, odhnis, dupattas, fabrics and bespoke couture made-to-order, on katan or pure mulberry silk and chiffon silk to kora and tissue silk and muslin, we are a treasure trove of Banaras weaves.