Crafts of Northern India
Every Craft Has a Story
Discover the history, materials and makers behind each craft — and shop pieces made by the artisans who keep it alive.
Basholi Pashmina
Basohli Pashmina is a century-old traditional handloom craft originating from the historic town of Basohli in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officially recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, this luxury textile is celebrated worldwide for its extreme softness, fineness, feather-light weight, and exceptional natural warmth.
Curtain
Cushion cover
Kaftan
Pharns
▶ FILMSamba Calico
Samba Calico block printing is a centuries-old textile craft from Jammu and Kashmir. Historically known as "Chhintawala Shehar" (City of Sheets), the town of Samba became famous during the 19th century under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Artisans used hand-carved wooden blocks and organic vegetable dyes. They famously used local Bann pond water to uniquely fix the colors.
Saree
