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Paithani & Himroo Fabrics (Himroo Fabrics)

Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra · India

Heritage Himroo brocade shawls, stoles and Paithani sarees

What you’ll find

What Paithani & Himroo Fabrics (Himroo Fabrics) is known for

Established in 1891, this sixth-generation, Silk Mark-certified handloom house weaves the region's Himroo brocade and Paithani sarees, with motifs drawn from the Ajanta and Ellora caves. It supports around 300 weaving families.