Folk of the Faraway Tree

Karomi reinvents Bengal’s Jamdani weaving, transforming age-old techniques into a canvas for contemporary expression. What began as a single artisan’s leap of faith has grown into a dynamic network of weavers, redefining handloom traditions. With an artist’s instinct and a designer’s precision, Karomi moves beyond convention, embracing spontaneity in pattern and composition.

Expanding beyond weaving, the brand explores hand-block printing and kantha embroidery, crafting richly textured fabrics. Founded by textile designer Sarita and chartered accountant Sarika, Karomi blends artistry with ethical craftsmanship, creating slow-fashion garments from organic fibres and natural dyes - honouring both their makers and the planet.

Alongside their artisan garments, Karomi also creates exhibited artworks. They shared details with Selvedge about a recent piece featured in Unstructured Whole, an exhibition in Ahmedabad that opened earlier this March:

Folk of the Faraway Tree is a textile artwork in which the whimsical spirit of Enid Blyton's beloved story gracefully intertwines with the timeless essence of the Tree of Life...

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