Baluchari
GI TaggedThe Baluchari sari of Bishnupur narrates whole mythological scenes across its pallu — courtly figures, chariots and epics woven in silk. A revived Bengal classic, it turns a sari into a storyboard.
- Region of origin:
- West Bengal
- GI registration:
- Baluchari Saree
- Materials:
- silk
- Techniques:
- figured silk weaving (jala)
- HS code (customs):
- 5007
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About Baluchari
The Baluchari sari of Bishnupur narrates whole mythological scenes across its pallu — courtly figures, chariots and epics woven in silk. A revived Bengal classic, it turns a sari into a storyboard.
- Region of origin
- West Bengal
- GI registration
- Baluchari Saree
- Materials
- silk
- Techniques
- figured silk weaving (jala)
- HS code (customs)
- 5007
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Bishnupur weavers of West Bengal.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Baluchari is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Baluchari Saree”. 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