Handloom vs Powerloom
Why We Say It Out Loud
Handloom silk takes a skilled weaver anywhere from 3 days to 3 months to complete a single saree, depending on the intricacy of the zari work. Powerloom sarees can be produced in under an hour on a machine — and are frequently sold online as "pure handloom silk" at handloom prices. It's the single biggest trust problem in this category.
On Padmora, every product page carries a Loom-to-You card naming the weaver or artisan house, their region, and an honest loom-type tag — Handloom, Handcrafted, or Powerloom. That's also why our catalog is deliberately small: we only add a craft once Yashi and team have verified it in person.
Region by Region
The Crafts We Curate
This is the full list — we'll add a new craft only after Yashi and team have verified the artisans behind it in person.
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