Kanishka's Kolkata

Kanishka's Kolkata Founded by Dilip & Nandita Raja, Kanishka's Kolkata is a pioneer of contemporary hand block printing and handloom weaving in India for over five decades.

Kanishka’s (founded in 1970) is known for its use of unique traditional techniques of producing handloom & block printed sarees and textiles. Every process in the making of its products is completely manual using skilled craftsmen. In early 1980’s Kanishka’s set up its first handloom unit in Orissa. Today it has weaving units in Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.

Kanishka's products are also exported to US, Japan and France. Kanishka’s has been a pioneer in modern handblock printing and handloom weaving textiles for nearly 4 decades in India. The Kanishka’s brand stands for the highest sense of aesthetics and design sensibilities in its specialty field of hand block printing and handloom textiles all over the world. Today the brand extends itself into four distinct lines: Kanishka's Sarees, Kora by Kanishka's (its pret line for women), Kanishka's Mens and most recently Kanishka's Kids.

20/08/2026

What happens when two extraordinary crafts come together? In Part 2 of our Ikkat story, Nandita Raja takes us to Andhra Pradesh and into the fascinating world of Telia Ikkat. There is so much history, skill and sheer patience woven into these beautiful sarees and we hope you're enjoying discovering these textile stories with us.

But we want to know what you think. What have you enjoyed discovering most so far in Conversations with Nandita Raja? Is there a weave, textile or craft you'd love her to talk about next? Tell us. We're listening .

14/08/2026

56 years of Kanishka’s, woven into the story of Indian handlooms. On 15th August, we not only celebrate India, we also celebrate the people who have walked beside us, loved what we do and made this journey possible. With gratitude, from all of us at Kanishka’s.

Kanishka’s turns 56 on the 15th of August and we’d love to celebrate this milestone with you.On 15th August, enjoy 10% o...
13/08/2026

Kanishka’s turns 56 on the 15th of August and we’d love to celebrate this milestone with you.

On 15th August, enjoy 10% off on all purchases, both in-store and online. A little celebration from us and a heartfelt thank you for being part of the Kanishka’s story and letting us be part of yours, year after year.

A red that commands attention on a weave that rewards a closer look. This resplendent Dhakai brings together the warmth ...
12/08/2026

A red that commands attention on a weave that rewards a closer look. This resplendent Dhakai brings together the warmth and richness of red with the intricate beauty of traditional Dhakai weaving. Delicate motifs, considered detailing and the distinctive lightness of the weave make it a saree steeped in craft and utterly striking in its presence.

And that is the beauty of a Kanishka’s saree. Each one carries a story of Indian textiles, craftsmanship and tradition, while finding its own place in the lives and wardrobes of the women who wear it. As we celebrate 56 years of bringing these stories to you, we would love for you to discover more of them with us.

This Saturday, 15th August, Kanishka’s turns 56 and we are celebrating this special milestone with you, our Kanishka’s family, with 10% off on all purchases. Come be part of our story and let Kanishka’s continue to be part of yours. Explore our collection of Dhakais, Tussars, Benarasis, block-printed Cottons, Chiffons and so much more and join us as we celebrate 56 wonderful years of shared love for beautiful Indian textiles.

Red and white are deeply rooted in Bengali culture. The combination is traditionally associated with auspiciousness and ...
10/08/2026

Red and white are deeply rooted in Bengali culture. The combination is traditionally associated with auspiciousness and celebration, most recognisably in the laal paar sada sarees worn during Durga Pujo and other festive occasions. This Dhakai brings that familiar Bengali palette to a beautifully intricate handloom saree.

Dhakai weaving, particularly Jamdani, is known for its fine cotton ground and intricate motifs worked directly on the loom using the discontinuous weft technique. Each motif is built into the fabric, thread by thread, making the process exceptionally time-consuming and labour-intensive. The result is a saree that carries both tradition and extraordinary craftsmanship. One to reach for when there is something worth celebrating and one to keep coming back to long after the occasion is over.

And there is something worth celebrating at Kanishka’s too. We turn 56 on 15th August! To mark the occasion, enjoy 10% off on all purchases, in-store and online only on that day. Come by, discover your next favourite handloom and replenish your wardrobe with pieces made to be worn, loved and lived in.

Dhakai sarees have their roots in the weaving traditions of Dhaka, Bangladesh and are known for their fine, delicate fab...
09/08/2026

Dhakai sarees have their roots in the weaving traditions of Dhaka, Bangladesh and are known for their fine, delicate fabric and intricate workmanship. Traditionally woven with fine yarns, these sarees can be exceptionally light while demanding great precision from the weaver. When detailed thread work is added across the saree, every motif requires time, concentration and a highly skilled hand. Depending on the complexity, a single saree can take weeks or even months to complete.

This particular Dhakai brings all of that craftsmanship together in a beautiful shade of blue with delicate all-over thread work giving the surface its character while allowing the fabric to retain its graceful fluidity.

At Kanishka's, our love for Indian textiles has always meant celebrating the diversity of handloom traditions, from the familiar to the less widely known. Each weave has its own history, technique and visual language and we believe each deserves to be understood, appreciated and worn.

As Kanishka's completes 56 years on 15th August, we would love for you to join us in celebrating a journey built around India's extraordinary handloom traditions and the people who have made it possible. Come celebrate this special day with us, discover something beautiful for yourself and enjoy 10% off on all purchases, online and in-store, as our way of sharing this milestone with you. We look forward to welcoming you.

08/08/2026

This episode of 'Conversations With Nandita Raja' is for everyone who wears handloom, treasures handloom and carries a little piece of India's textile heritage with them. Some of us inherited our love for handloom. Some discovered it along the way. And some have built a wardrobe around it, one beautiful weave at a time.

In this episode titled The Handloom Difference, Nandita Raja takes us a little closer to understanding what makes handloom so special. So, take a look. Listen closely. And perhaps you'll never look at a handloom saree quite the same way again.

Here's to the hands that weave our heritage and to all of us who keep it alive by wearing it. Happy World Handloom Day.

Address

2/1 Hindustan Road
Kolkata
700029

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 8pm
Thursday 10:30am - 8pm
Friday 10:30am - 8pm
Saturday 10:30am - 8pm

Telephone

+919836028484

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