Dhakai Jamdani Kantha Sarees

Bengal's own sarees: Dhakai Jamdani with its motifs woven into fine cotton on the loom, and kantha with its running-stitch embroidery — light, breathable and right for Puja.

What is a Jamdani?

In a Jamdani the pattern is not printed or embroidered: each motif is inlaid by hand as the cloth is woven, which is why the design shows on both sides. Genuine handloom Jamdani takes weeks. This collection also includes tant and kantha-embroidered sarees, so check the weave and work on each listing rather than assuming every piece is handwoven Jamdani. Our guide real Jamdani vs powerloom shows how to tell.

What does it cost here?

From ₹1,500 to ₹18,000. Finer thread and denser motifs cost more.

When to wear one

Saptami morning, pandal-hopping evenings, Poila Baisakh, and any warm day you want to look like you made an effort. For the red-and-white Dashami look see traditional sarees.

Looking after it

Dry clean for the first wear to set the colour. After that, many cotton pieces can be hand-washed cold and dried in shade. Starch lightly if you like the crisp Bengali drape.

Free shipping across India and cash on delivery. Also see tussar silk sarees and cotton and linen sarees.