South Asia / Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s textile landscape brings fine cotton weaving and embroidered cloth into close conversation. Dhaka’s muslin is remembered for its exceptional fineness; Jamdani carries floral and geometric motifs created directly on the loom.
The traditional art of Jamdani weaving was inscribed by UNESCO in 2013. Kantha and Nakshi Kantha bring running-stitch embroidery to Bengal’s cloth, while Tangail carries its own handloom heritage. This chapter welcomes the weavers, textile houses and designers carrying these traditions forward.
Country chapter live · Partner submissions welcome
Featured traditions
A vocabulary of cloth.
- Jamdani
- Dhaka Muslin
- Kantha & Nakshi Kantha
- Tangail Saree
These traditions introduce the country’s textile heritage. Individual partner collections are presented after review and agreement.
Regional chapters
A chapter shaped by its makers.
Partner profiles will identify where the work is made and the traditions or techniques relevant to each collection.
Partner submissions welcome
Bring your work into the conversation.
Introduce your business, your expertise and the pieces that define your collection. Selected profiles and collections will appear as partnerships are agreed and approved for publication.
Introduce your businessAn open invitation
If your country is not listed here, it is still welcome.
Zarbaft is building a portfolio across South and Southeast Asia. These country chapters are starting points. If you are a weaver, designer, textile house or private label working anywhere in the region, we would like to hear from you.
Introduce your business