Shankha — Handwoven Jamdani Dress

There is a colour worn at every auspicious beginning. Shankha wears it with grace.

Woven in pure white Jamdani cotton, this dress scatters small red diamond butti motifs across its entire body — placed by hand on the loom, one thread at a time, in the Jamdani tradition that UNESCO has recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. At the hem, the weaving deepens into a wide border of bold geometric red motifs — diamond forms, temple arches, intricate fills — the full vocabulary of the loom in one ceremonial band.

The silhouette is relaxed and feminine: a V-neckline, three-quarter sleeves, and a free A-line that falls below the knee. White and red — the most Bengali of all colour combinations — on a dress that moves as easily as any other but carries the weight of a tradition.

Wear it to a Puja, a Saraswati morning, a cultural event, or any occasion that calls for something pure and beautifully made.

Fabric & Craft

Handwoven Jamdani cotton — UNESCO recognised craft heritage of Bengal

Pure white body with scattered red diamond butti motifs — woven, not printed

Wide woven geometric Jamdani border at the hem in red

Soft, breathable, and lightweight

Each piece is handwoven — subtle variations are a mark of authentic Jamdani

Silhouette & Details

Relaxed A-line silhouette

V-neckline

3/4 sleeves

Wide woven Jamdani border at hem

Below knee length

Side slits for ease of movement

Styling Ideas

Keep it simple — flat sandals or kolhapuris, silver jhumkas

A red bindi and gold bangles complete the festive look

Works beautifully for Saraswati Puja, Durga Puja morning, cultural events

The white dress can also be dressed down with flat sandals for everyday wear

Care

Hand wash separately in cold water

Do not soak — Jamdani is delicate

Dry in shade — keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the white

Light iron on reverse side

Size Guide (in inches)

Hand wash separately in cold water. Dry in shade.

Each piece is woven by hand, so small irregularities in the weave, colour or print are part of the craft, not a defect.

Colours may look slightly different on screen. Natural dyes can bleed in the first few washes, so wash separately.

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