Are VedikCraft's Jamdani pieces hand-painted or prints?

Every Jamdani piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.

Is this Jamdani authentic and GI-certified?

Yes. Jamdani is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Uppada Jamdani; West Bengal Jamdani”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.

What does an authentic Jamdani piece cost?

Handmade Jamdani typically ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹2,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.

How do I care for a Jamdani piece?

Keep Jamdani out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.

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Jamdani is a hand-inlay technique in which motifs are woven directly into a gossamer muslin by adding extra weft thread by thread, with no sketch. A descendant of Bengal's legendary Dhaka muslin, it floats like woven air.

Region of origin: West Bengal
GI registration: Uppada Jamdani; West Bengal Jamdani
Materials: fine-cotton; silk
Techniques: supplementary-weft inlay (discontinuous)
HS code (customs): 5208

How it’s made

supplementary-weft inlay (discontinuous)

The makers

Crafted by Jamdani weavers of West Bengal.

Why “GI-tagged” matters

Jamdani is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Uppada Jamdani; West Bengal Jamdani”. 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.

Buying Jamdani — questions, answered

Are VedikCraft's Jamdani pieces hand-painted or prints?: Every Jamdani piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
Is this Jamdani authentic and GI-certified?: Yes. Jamdani is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Uppada Jamdani; West Bengal Jamdani”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
What does an authentic Jamdani piece cost?: Handmade Jamdani typically ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹2,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
How do I care for a Jamdani piece?: Keep Jamdani out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.

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