India is not just a land of languages and cultures — it is also a land of looms. Every region carries its own weaving tradition, born from its soil, rivers, forests, and history. From the golden glow of Assam’s Muga silk to the delicate transparency of Chanderi, from Rajasthan’s desert durries to Tamil Nadu’s royal Kanchipuram, Indian handlooms are not just fabrics — they are living archives of identity.
With Geographical Indication (GI) certification, these textiles are protected against imitation, ensuring authenticity, livelihood, and pride for millions of weavers. This compendium brings together all GI-certified handloom clusters of India — state by state, and Union Territories.
South India
Kerala
- Balaramapuram Sarees & Fabrics – Fine cotton with golden borders.
- Chendamangalam Dhotis & Sarees – White cotton with simple borders.
- Kuthampully Sarees – Temple-linked weaves with kasavu borders.
Karnataka
- Mysore Silk – Pure mulberry silk with gold zari.
- Ilkal Sarees – Cotton body with silk pallu, tope-teni join.
- Molakalmuru Sarees – Intricate motifs, temple influence.
- Udupi Sarees – Lightweight cotton, stripes & checks.
- Guledgudda Khana – Blouses with geometric motifs.
- Patteda Anchu – Ancient reversible saree.
- Navalgund Durries – Flat-woven cotton carpets.
Tamil Nadu
- Kanchipuram Silk Sarees – Temple-inspired silk, heavy zari.
- Arani Sarees – Lightweight silk with elegance.
- Salem Silk – Traditional mulberry silk weaves.
- Kovai Cora Cotton – Cotton-silk blended checks.
- Madurai Sungudi – Tie-dyed sarees in bright colors.
- Thirubuvanam Silk – Jacquard brocades.
- Venpattu (White Sarees) – Ritual weaves.
Andhra Pradesh
- Uppada Jamdani Sarees – Handwoven Jamdani motifs.
- Venkatagiri Sarees – Fine cottons with zari borders.
- Mangalagiri Fabrics – Cotton with Nizam border.
- Dharmavaram Sarees – Heavy silk sarees, temple drapes.
- Pedana Kalamkari – Hand-block printing on handloom base.
Telangana
- Pochampally Ikat – Iconic double ikat sarees.
- Gadwal Sarees – Lightweight silk-cotton with zari pallu.
- Narayanpet Sarees – Everyday cotton sarees with checks.
- Siddipet Gollabhama Sarees – Sarees with embroidered motifs.
- Warangal Durries – Geometric floor coverings.
- Puttapaka Telia Rumal – Ikat handkerchiefs with oil treatment.
East India
Odisha
- Sambalpuri Ikat – Bandha ikat sarees.
- Bomkai Sarees (Sonepuri) – Tribal motifs with temple borders.
- Kotpad Fabrics – Vegetable-dyed tribal weaves.
- Habaspuri Sarees – Rare tribal heritage weave.
- Khandua Sarees – Used in Jagannath rituals.
- Berhampur Patta Sarees – Temple-origin sarees.
- Gopalpur Tussar – Tribal tussar silks.
West Bengal
- Baluchari Sarees – Mythological motifs in silk.
- Swarnachari Sarees – Golden-threaded Baluchari.
- Santipuri Sarees – Fine cotton checks.
- Dhaniakhali Sarees – Everyday cottons.
- Tangail Sarees – Soft cotton with flowing motifs.
- Jamdani (Bengal) – Delicate muslin with motifs.
Assam
- Muga Silk – Exclusive golden silk.
- Eri Silk (Ryndia) – Woolly ahimsa silk.
- Assam Pat Silk – Lustrous mulberry silk.
- Sualkuchi Fabrics – Hub of Assamese silk weaving.
Bihar
- Bhagalpuri Tussar Silk – Raw golden silks.
- Madhubani Textiles – Handloom base with painted motifs.
- Kathwa Weaves – Subset of Bhagalpur weaves.
- Sikki Grass Textiles – Hybrid woven mats.
Jharkhand
- Tussar Silk (Tasar) – Tribal handwoven golden silk.
Northeast India
Manipur
- Moirang Phee – Sacred border motifs.
- Wangkhei Phee – White ceremonial cottons.
- Shaphee Lanphee – Honor shawls with embroidery.
Tripura
- Risa – Ceremonial cloth.
- Rignai – Women’s wraparound.
- Rikutu – Men’s drape/turban.
- Tribal handloom fabrics – Bold geometric weaves.
Nagaland
- Naga Shawls (generic) – Warrior textiles.
- Ao Naga Shawls – Bravery motifs.
- Chakhesang Textiles – Spiritual patterns.
- Lotha & Sema Shawls – Tribal warrior shawls.
Mizoram
- Puanchei – Bright festival wrap.
- Ngotekherh, Hmaram – Everyday tribal wraps.
- Thangchhuah Puan – Honor cloth.
- Puanrum, Tawlhloh – Textiles of courage.
Meghalaya
- Ryndia (Eri Silk) – Ahimsa silk.
- Khasi Shawls – Clan identity wraps.
- Jaintia Textiles – Striped tribal fabrics.
Arunachal Pradesh
- Adi Textiles – Bold striped tribal cloth.
- Apatani Textiles – Eco-friendly cottons.
- Mishmi Textiles – Vibrant ceremonial wraps.
- Monpa Woolens – Highland wool shawls.
Sikkim
- Lepcha Textiles – Striped cotton/wool, clan identity.
- Wool Weaves – Blankets and shawls.
Central India
Madhya Pradesh
- Chanderi Sarees – Sheer zari-draped silks.
- Maheshwari Sarees – Temple-inspired geometry.
- Bagh Prints (on handloom base) – Vegetable-dyed prints.
- Tussar Silks – Tribal woven silks.
Chhattisgarh
- Kosa Silk – Golden tussar of the tribes.
- Champa Kosa Sarees – Premium Kosa weaving.
West India
Gujarat
- Patan Patola – Double ikat luxury.
- Tangaliya Weave – Tribal extra-weft dots.
- Mashru Fabric – Silk-cotton blends.
- Kutch Fabrics + Embroidery Base – Desert motifs.
- Sankheda Textile Base – Woven furniture supports.
Rajasthan
- Kota Doria – Airy checked sarees.
- Barmer Fabrics – Desert-inspired embroidery on cotton.
- Bandhej (Bandhani) – Tie-dye on handloom bases.
- Bikaner Wool Dhurries – Camel & sheep wool rugs.
- Pichwai Textiles – Painted handloom cloth.
Maharashtra
- Paithani Sarees – Royal silk with zari pallus.
- Solapur Chaddar – Cotton blankets.
- Himroo Fabric – Indo-Persian silk-cotton weave.
- Mashru (Deccan) – Glossy silk-cotton blends.
Goa
- Kunbi Saree – Red-checked tribal cotton revival.
North & North-West India
Uttar Pradesh
- Banarasi Sarees & Brocades – Luxury silk & zari.
- Bhadohi Carpets – Persian-inspired knotted rugs.
- Lucknow Chikan – Fine embroidery on handloom base.
- Mirzapur Durries – Flat-woven cotton spreads.
- Mau Sarees – Cotton-silk weaves.
- Varanasi Gulabi Meenakari – Enamel + fabric fusion.
Punjab
- Phulkari – Embroidery on handloom cotton.
- Khes – Reversible cotton wraps.
- Punjab Durries – Flat-woven floor coverings.
- Amritsari Jamewar – Brocade shawls.
Haryana
- Panipat Durries – Bold striped floor cloth.
- Panipat Carpets – Wool/cotton Persian-style rugs.
- Panipat Furnishings – Bed covers, throws, upholstery.
Himachal Pradesh
- Kullu Shawls – Wool with geometric borders.
- Kinnauri Shawls – Sacred motifs.
- Chamba Rumal (on handloom base) – Miniature-painting embroidery.
- Himachal Tweeds & Pattu – Wool for everyday survival.
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
- Kashmir Pashmina
- Kani Shawls
- Sozni Embroidery
- Kashmir Carpets
Ladakh (UT)
- Ladakh Pashmina – World’s finest micron wool.
Union Territories
Puducherry
- Puducherry Hand Embroidery – Women-led embroidery on cotton/silk.
- Kora Cotton (applied) – Eco-friendly unbleached cotton.
Delhi (UT)
- No independent GI, but Mughal-era Zari/Zardozi overlaps with UP’s GI crafts.
Others (Chandigarh, Andamans, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu)
- No GI-certified handlooms yet, but traditions exist (mats, coir, cotton weaving).
Closing Reflection
This compendium shows us one truth: every corner of India weaves its soul into cloth.
- From Ladakh’s rarest Pashmina to Goa’s revived Kunbi,
- From Banaras’s grandeur to Tripura’s humble Risa,
- From Chanderi’s transparency to Odisha’s bold ikats,
Each GI tag is not just legal protection — it is cultural recognition. It says: this fabric belongs here, to these people, to this land.
✨ India’s GI handlooms are not just products. They are prayers, protests, pride, and poetry — woven into threads that have survived empires, colonization, and modern machines.