Chanderi
GI TaggedChanderi from Ashoknagar district is feather-light and glass-sheer, woven in silk-cotton with delicate gold 'buti' motifs. Its translucent texture comes from a non-degummed silk warp, giving it a signature shimmer.
- Region of origin:
- Madhya Pradesh
- GI registration:
- Chanderi Fabric / Sarees
- Materials:
- silk-cotton; zari
- Techniques:
- fine sheer weaving; buti work
- HS code (customs):
- 5007
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About Chanderi
Chanderi from Ashoknagar district is feather-light and glass-sheer, woven in silk-cotton with delicate gold 'buti' motifs. Its translucent texture comes from a non-degummed silk warp, giving it a signature shimmer.
- Region of origin
- Madhya Pradesh
- GI registration
- Chanderi Fabric / Sarees
- Materials
- silk-cotton; zari
- Techniques
- fine sheer weaving; buti work
- HS code (customs)
- 5007
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Chanderi weavers of Madhya Pradesh.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Chanderi is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Chanderi Fabric / Sarees”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin