Textile Library
Our textiles are a connection to our roots, a celebration of heritage, and a commitment to sustainability.
Kala Cotton
Kala Cotton, an indigenous, organic crop thrives in the rain-fed lands of eastern Kutch, Gujarat.
This old-world cotton variety presents clear advantages, such as enriching soil health and placing minimal stress on the limited water supplies. The fabric skillfully spun and woven by hand, showcases intricate texture and celebrates the artistry of traditional craftsmanship.
Brown Cotton
The naturally grown Brown Cotton, with its almond coloured hue, is an indigenous variety cultivated in the Melkote region of Karnataka.
Its natural growth imbues it with pest and drought resistance, replying solely on rainwater for sustenance. This fabric, spun and woven by hand, gains a softer and more pliable texture with each wash.
Organic Cotton
GOTS- certified fabrics, these encompass mill-spun and Ambar Charkha spun yarn, meticulously transferred into intricate handwoven pieces by skilled artisans situated in clusters across West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.
Displaying a delightful spectrum of textures, weights, and tactile qualities, these fabrics collectively testify to the exceptional craftsmanship of the weavers.
Mul Mul Cotton
Mulmul, known as the "wonder cloth," is a fine, airy cotton fabric from West Bengal. Celebrated for its delicate texture and breathability, it is perfect for summer garments.
Handwoven with intricate craftsmanship, mulmul embodies the rich heritage and skilled artisanship of the region.
Handwoven Denim
Handwoven denim is more than just fabric; it's a testament to the artistry and dedication of skilled weaver communities. Its distinctive texture and character speak volumes about the craftsmanship behind its creation.
Garments fashioned from handwoven denim seamlessly blend modern aesthetics with timeless tradition, embodying a sense of heritage and authenticity that resonates with today's mindful consumer.
Chanderi
Chanderi fabric, originating from the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, India, is celebrated for its traditional handwoven craftsmanship, incorporating silk, and cotton to achieve a luxurious and lightweight texture.
A testament to India's rich weaving heritage, Chanderi fabric reflects the skilled artistry of artisans who preserve and pass down this tradition through generations.
Mulberry Silk
A textile shaped by time and quiet precision, Mulberry Silk from Murshidabad carries a legacy that traces back centuries. Drawn from silkworms reared on mulberry leaves, this silk is known for its fine filament, natural sheen, and fluid drape.
Lightweight yet strong, it holds a certain stillness in its movement, soft against the skin, with a luminosity that emerges without excess. Traditionally woven by skilled artisans, the fabric reflects a deep continuity of craft, where each thread carries both discipline and intuition.
At Lafaani, it becomes a medium for pieces that are at once delicate and enduring—designed to move with the wearer, and to age with quiet grace.
Matka Silk
Rooted in a more conscious rhythm of production, Matka or Peace Silk from Murshidabad is spun from shorter, broken silk fibres, often after the silkworm has completed its natural lifecycle.
Unlike conventional silk, its texture is slightly coarse, with a visible irregularity that lends character rather than uniformity. The yarn is handspun and handwoven, resulting in a fabric that feels grounded, breathable, and tactile.
There is a certain honesty to Matka silk, it does not seek perfection, but rather embraces the irregular, the human. It sits between refinement and rawness, making it especially suited for garments that carry both structure and softness.
Cotton Silk
Developed in collaboration with master weaver Shailendra Kumar, this textile brings together cotton and Tussar silk indigenous to the region of Nawada, Bihar.
Tussar silk, known for its textured hand and muted, earthy sheen, lends depth and character, while cotton introduces breathability and ease. Woven together on the handloom, the fabric carries a quiet balance, neither too light nor too structured, neither overtly lustrous nor entirely matte.
There is a certain groundedness to this blend. The irregularity of Tussar, shaped by its natural origin, sits alongside the familiarity of cotton, creating a textile that feels both rooted and adaptable.
At Lafaani, it becomes a medium for garments that move between contexts and climates, holding a sense of ease, while retaining a subtle richness that unfolds over time.
Eco-Printed Textiles
Developed in collaboration with Adiv Pure Nature, these textiles are created using flowers, leaves, and plant matter, each imprint formed through a process that is part science, part intuition.
Among these are temple flowers collected from Siddhivinayak Temple and Haji Ali Dargah, materials that carry both a physical and cultural afterlife. Once offered, they are gathered and repurposed, finding new expression through cloth.
The process involves bundling these botanical elements with fabric and using steam or pressure to transfer their pigments and forms directly onto the surface. No two pieces are identical; each carries the memory of the specific plants used.
The colours are gentle yet alive, derived entirely from nature, and evolving subtly over time. There is an inherent unpredictability to the process, one that resists repetition and embraces chance.
These fabrics become records of transition, of offering, of decay, and of renewal, translated into cloth, and held in form.
Indigenous wool
Sourced directly from pastoral communities across the Himalayas, Desi Wool reflects a slower, migratory rhythm of life.
The fibre is often hand-sheared, minimally processed, and sometimes handspun, retaining its natural oils, texture, and warmth. Unlike industrial wool, it carries variations in thickness and tone, shaped by climate, terrain, and breed.
There is a raw integrity to this wool, it insulates not just against cold, but also against uniformity. It speaks of movement, of altitude, and of a deep relationship between land, animal, and human.
At Lafaani, it is used in ways that honour its origin,allowing the material to remain expressive, rather than over-refined.