The Fabrics We Use
Where every thread tells a story.
At Ibai, our fabrics are not just textiles — they are time, tradition, and the tender touch of human hands. We work with artisans across India who have inherited their craft from generations before them. Each piece we create begins with these storied fabrics — woven slowly, dyed carefully, printed patiently. The process isn’t hurried, because beauty like this can’t be rushed.
Here’s a glimpse into the living legacies we work with:
The Fabrics We Use
Where every thread tells a story.
At Ibai, our fabrics are not just textiles — they are time, tradition, and the tender touch of human hands. We work with artisans across India who have inherited their craft from generations before them. Each piece we create begins with these storied fabrics — woven slowly, dyed carefully, printed patiently. The process isn’t hurried, because beauty like this can’t be rushed.
Here’s a glimpse into the living legacies we work with:
Jamdani – The Language of the Loom
Born in the royal courts of Bengal, Jamdani is a poetic weave. Each motif — a bird, a bloom, a whisper of wind — is inserted by hand into the weft, one at a time, with unmatched precision. It can take weeks, sometimes months, to finish a single piece. The result? A gossamer fabric that breathes elegance and is as light as memory. At Ibai, we interpret this legacy in modern silhouettes — timeless, yet rooted.
Born in the royal courts of Bengal, Jamdani is a poetic weave. Each motif — a bird, a bloom, a whisper of wind — is inserted by hand into the weft, one at a time, with unmatched precision. It can take weeks, sometimes months, to finish a single piece. The result? A gossamer fabric that breathes elegance and is as light as memory. At Ibai, we interpret this legacy in modern silhouettes — timeless, yet rooted.
Ikat – The Art of Controlled Chaos
Ikat is magic in reverse. The threads are first dyed — tied and colored in patterns that are only revealed when woven. This age-old craft, practiced in Telangana, Odisha, and Gujarat, demands foresight, imagination, and incredible skill. The final fabric has a dreamlike quality, where every edge is slightly blurred — as if the cloth itself is alive and moving.
Ikat is magic in reverse. The threads are first dyed — tied and colored in patterns that are only revealed when woven. This age-old craft, practiced in Telangana, Odisha, and Gujarat, demands foresight, imagination, and incredible skill. The final fabric has a dreamlike quality, where every edge is slightly blurred — as if the cloth itself is alive and moving.
Hand Block Printing – Patience in Pattern
A single wooden block. A carved motif. A skilled hand pressing it onto cloth. Then again. And again. And again. Hand block printing is an art of repetition — but never monotony. The charm lies in its imperfections, the slight variations that make each piece personal. Whether it’s the earthy Dabu of Rajasthan or the bold florals of Bagru, our block-printed pieces are like paintings you can wear.
A single wooden block. A carved motif. A skilled hand pressing it onto cloth. Then again. And again. And again. Hand block printing is an art of repetition — but never monotony. The charm lies in its imperfections, the slight variations that make each piece personal. Whether it’s the earthy Dabu of Rajasthan or the bold florals of Bagru, our block-printed pieces are like paintings you can wear.
Mulberry Silk – The Thread of Luxury
India’s finest silk comes from the mulberry-fed silkworms of Karnataka and West Bengal. The resulting fabric is luminous, soft, and strong — a paradox of grace and grit. Unlike synthetic versions, real mulberry silk breathes with you. At Ibai, we choose only pure mulberry silk because it carries a quiet opulence — never loud, always luxurious.
India’s finest silk comes from the mulberry-fed silkworms of Karnataka and West Bengal. The resulting fabric is luminous, soft, and strong — a paradox of grace and grit. Unlike synthetic versions, real mulberry silk breathes with you. At Ibai, we choose only pure mulberry silk because it carries a quiet opulence — never loud, always luxurious.
Matka Silk – The Soulful Texture of Imperfection
Matka silk is wild. Not in origin, but in character. Made from pierced cocoons, it doesn’t have the sheen of mulberry silk — but it has something better: personality. Slightly coarse, matte, and deeply textured, Matka silk is spun by hand by women in Bengal villages. It tells a story of sustainability, strength, and quiet rebellion against mass-produced gloss.
Matka silk is wild. Not in origin, but in character. Made from pierced cocoons, it doesn’t have the sheen of mulberry silk — but it has something better: personality. Slightly coarse, matte, and deeply textured, Matka silk is spun by hand by women in Bengal villages. It tells a story of sustainability, strength, and quiet rebellion against mass-produced gloss.
Ajrakh – Indigo, Earth, and Ancestry
Ajrakh is a symphony of symmetry. This ancient resist-printing technique from Kutch and Sindh uses natural dyes — indigo, madder, iron, and more. The process involves up to 20 steps: washing, dyeing, printing, drying — all repeated with devotion. What you get is a fabric that feels like the earth itself: deep, complex, timeless. At Ibai, we respect this sacred art and offer it the canvas of contemporary design.
Ajrakh is a symphony of symmetry. This ancient resist-printing technique from Kutch and Sindh uses natural dyes — indigo, madder, iron, and more. The process involves up to 20 steps: washing, dyeing, printing, drying — all repeated with devotion. What you get is a fabric that feels like the earth itself: deep, complex, timeless. At Ibai, we respect this sacred art and offer it the canvas of contemporary design.
Why It Matters
In a world of fast fashion, we choose slow.
In a time of uniformity, we choose the hand-drawn, handwoven, and handmade.
With every Ibai piece, you don’t just wear fabric — you wear the stories of artisans, the rhythm of looms, the spirit of tradition, and the hope of continuity.
In a world of fast fashion, we choose slow.
In a time of uniformity, we choose the hand-drawn, handwoven, and handmade.
With every Ibai piece, you don’t just wear fabric — you wear the stories of artisans, the rhythm of looms, the spirit of tradition, and the hope of continuity.