# Handloom and block-printed textiles from India > How handloom and block-printed textiles are made in India, step by step, and where: Jaipur, Kutch and Varanasi. QA tests, HS heading and lead times. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/handloom-block-printed-textiles/ Product guide # Handloom and block-printed textiles. How India makes them. Handloom and block-printed textiles are best sourced from Jaipur–Sanganer–Bagru and Kutch for block printing, and Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Chanderi and Cuttack–Sambalpur for handloom, with Lucknow for chikankari and Amritsar for phulkari. Buyers source fabrics, scarves, stoles, quilts and made-ups with a handmade finish. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?product=handloom-block-printed-textiles) [Open in the Explorer](https://sourcesquid.co/explorer/#product=handloom-block-printed-textiles) 7 process steps 8 mapped clusters 5208 typical HS heading Where India makes it · **Handloom and block-printed textiles** 8 clusters * __Clusters for this product * __Other clusters The manufacturing chain ## How it is made, in 7 steps. The sequence Indian factories follow, from raw material to an approved part ready to ship. 1. **Yarn preparation** Cotton, silk or wool yarn dyed or tie-resisted for ikat 2. **Handloom weaving** Woven on pit or frame looms 3. **Fabric preparation** Scouring and mordanting for printing 4. **Hand block printing** Wooden blocks printed by hand with natural or pigment dyes 5. **Fixing & washing**Steaming, sun-drying and washing 6. **Embroidery & stitching**Hand embroidery or made-up stitching 7. **Inspection & packing**Colour and defect checks Key facts ## What buyers plan around. Typical HS heading 5208 (cotton fabric), 5007 (silk fabric), 6214 (shawls and scarves), 6304 (furnishings) [Check 5208 in the HS code finder](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/?q=5208) Lead time Samples 2–4 weeks, production 6–10 weeks India's edge India has the world's largest handloom sector and living craft traditions, many protected by GI registration. Materials * [Cotton](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/cotton/) * [Silk](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/silk/) * [Wool](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/wool/) Process families * [Weaving & handloom](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/) * [Dyeing, printing & embroidery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/dyeing-printing-and-embroidery/) Where to source ## The clusters that make it. Listed in the order buyers usually start. Each page covers the nearest ports and neighbouring clusters. [ Rajasthan Major cluster **Jaipur – Sanganer – Bagru** Gems & jewellery, hand block printing, blue pottery Gems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroideryCeramics & glass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jaipur/)[ Gujarat Specialist cluster **Kutch (Bhuj)** Ajrakh printing, embroidery, bandhani, shawls Dyeing, printing & embroideryWeaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kutch/)[ Uttar Pradesh Major cluster **Varanasi** Banarasi brocade silk, glass beads, wooden toys Weaving & handloomGems & jewelleryWood, cane & furniture ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/varanasi/)[ Uttar Pradesh Established cluster **Lucknow** Chikankari & zardozi embroidery Dyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/lucknow/)[ Tamil Nadu Established cluster **Kanchipuram** Silk sarees Weaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kanchipuram/)[ Odisha Specialist cluster **Cuttack – Sambalpur** Silver filigree, ikat handlooms Gems & jewelleryWeaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/cuttack/)[ Madhya Pradesh Specialist cluster **Chanderi – Maheshwar** Handloom silk-cotton sarees Weaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/chanderi/)[ Punjab Specialist cluster **Amritsar** Woollens, shawls, phulkari, papad & warian Weaving & handloomDyeing, printing & embroideryFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/amritsar/) Quality ## Tests we plan for. The checks that usually sit in the inspection plan for this product. We agree the final list with you against your drawing and market. [How our inspections work](https://sourcesquid.co/quality/) * Colour fastness (washing, rubbing, light) * Azo dyes and restricted substances * Shrinkage * Fibre composition * Visual check against approved sample Handloom and block-printed textiles questions ## Straight answers. Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### How do I know a textile is genuinely handmade? Look for the Handloom Mark or India Handloom Brand, visit or video-audit the workshops, and expect small irregularities. ### Can block printing use natural dyes? Yes. Bagru and Kutch Ajrakh printers use natural dyes such as indigo, madder and iron-based black. ### What quantities are possible? Block printing starts from a few hundred metres per design; handloom capacity depends on the number of weavers engaged. 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