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
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About Jamdani
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