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indian textile Crafts : A Legacy of Centuries

India has always been a cradle of craftsmanship, where every region holds a treasure of textiles, weaves, and artistic traditions shaped by centuries of culture and history. From the golden threads of Banarasi silks to the intricate weaves of Kanchipuram, and from the regal elegance of Kashmiri Pashmina to the vibrant embroideries of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the subcontinent’s crafts reflect both diversity and timelessness.

Shawls & Scarves

Our shawls and scarves are shaped by traditional crafts, where skilled hands transform threads into intricate patterns, textures, and designs—each piece reflecting artistry, patience and heritage.

Kani

Kani is a centuries-old weaving technique from Kashmir, where artisans use small wooden bobbins (kanis) instead of a shuttle to meticulously weave intricate patterns. These shawls are renowned for their rich floral and paisley motifs, vibrant color combinations, and fine wool craftsmanship, making them a prized possession.

Kalamkari

Kalamkari is a traditional hand-painting technique that employs natural dyes to create elaborate and artistic patterns. Originating from Persian and Indian influences, Kalamkari shawls feature detailed floral, mythological, and geometric designs, making each piece a work of art that seamlessly blends tradition with elegance.

Zari

Known for its exquisite beauty and regal majesty, zari stitching is one of India’s most prized embroidery traditions. It turns cloth into a glittering, elegant canvas when it is woven with tiny metallic threads, frequently in gold or silver hues.

Sozni

Silk threads are used in the exquisite Kashmiri embroidery known as sozni to create delicate, hand-stitched designs on supple textiles. Known for its delicate delicacy and symmetry, a single piece might take months to complete. At Mirtex, skilled craftspeople maintain this age-old ability to produce timeless masterpieces.

Hand Block

In the traditional art of hand block printing, elaborate designs are imprinted onto shawls and scarves using carved wooden blocks. The slight irregularities in each print add to its charm, ensuring no two pieces are ever identical. In a world of mass production, Indian Hand Block Printing stands apart as an enduring expression of patience, authenticity, and refined craftsmanship.

Carpets & Rugs

Our carpets and rugs are brought to life through masterful craftsmanship, where every knot, weave, and pattern is shaped by skilled hands to create pieces of enduring beauty and heritage.

Hand Knotted

Thousands of knots are tied by hand to produce elaborate designs, making hand-knotted carpets the jewel in the crown of weaving traditions. This painstaking, laborious procedure might take months or even years, but the end product is carpets with remarkable resilience, detail, and heirloom value that only become better with time.

Hand Tufted

Using a tufting tool, yarn is expertly inserted into a fabric basis to create hand-tufted carpets. A backing is then added for support. This method enables a vast array of patterns and textures, providing luxurious comfort and creative expression appropriate for contemporary luxury settings.

Hand Loom

Hand-loom carpets are made on traditional wooden looms, with each thread guided by the artisan’s steady hands and practiced rhythm. This process allows for minor differences in texture and weave, giving each piece its own distinct personality and charm. Hand loom carpets have an organic elegance that feels warm and inviting underfoot, unlike machine-made rugs that are homogeneous.

Flat Weave

Flat weave carpets are knot-free, resulting in a smooth, lightweight, and reversible finish. Their clean lines and delicate designs make them suitable for both contemporary and traditional decor, and their long lasting nature guarantees that these pieces will remain an ever-present component in your home’s decor.

Fabrics

Our fabrics showcase the mastery of traditional crafts, with each piece shaped by hands that blend precision, creativity, and timeless techniques.

Weave based

Weave-based crafts celebrate the art of transforming threads into rich, textured fabrics. Through meticulous interlacing and traditional techniques, artisans create textiles with intricate patterns, structure, and depth. Each weave reflects skill, patience, and a legacy of craftsmanship, producing fabrics that are both enduring and visually captivating.

Embroidered

Embroidered crafts bring fabric to life with delicate handwork, where every stitch adds texture, pattern, and artistry. Skilled artisans create intricate motifs using traditional embroidery techniques, turning simple textiles into expressive and detailed works that reflect heritage, precision, and creative vision.

Dyed & Printed

Dyed and printed crafts explore the transformative power of color and pattern on fabric. Using time-honored dyeing and printing methods, artisans imbue textiles with vibrant hues, repeating patterns, and subtle details, creating fabrics that are visually striking while preserving the richness of traditional craft techniques.