The Story of India's
Modern Saree Institution

From a single Kolkata store in 1971 to 64+ locations across 12 states — Indian Silk House Agencies is building the country's largest national saree retail network.

64+
Stores
13
States
15,000+
Artisans
55%
YoY Growth
62
Weaving Clusters
Featured in

Heritage & Company Story

Five Decades of
Authentic Indian Craft

Founded in 1971 in Kolkata, Indian Silk House Agencies has been East India's most trusted saree brand for over five decades. Reimagined and relaunched in 2019 under seventh-generation custodian Darshan Dudhoria, ISHA has transformed from a Kolkata institution into a nationally scaling enterprise — with 15,000+ handloom designs spanning Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Baluchari, Tussar, Chanderi, and contemporary silk blends.

1971
Founded in Kolkata
Established as East India's most trusted name in authentic handloom sarees.
2019
Reimagined & Relaunched
Modern retail formats, technology-led inventory, refreshed national brand identity.
2021
E-Commerce Launches
indiansilkhouseagencies.com connects 15,000+ artisans to domestic and global audiences.
2023
National Expansion
One store every 14 days. Footprint extends across metros, Tier II, and deep-tier markets.
Now
64 Stores · Going Global
India's largest saree retailer by store count. UK & US expansion on the horizon.

Our Collection

Sarees of India —
Shop the Heritage

Banarasi Silk Saree
BanarasiVaranasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Banarasi Pure silk with zari weaving, kadhua & brocade technique. An essential part of every bridal trousseau. From ₹3,888
Kanjivaram Silk Saree
KanjivaramKanchipuram
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Kanjivaram Symbol of South Indian culture — traditional motifs depicting mythological stories, peacocks & elephants. From ₹4,862
Baluchari Silk Saree
BaluchariMurshidabad
Murshidabad, Bengal Baluchari Narrative weaves depicting scenes from Ramayana & Mahabharata — Bengal's most celebrated silk tradition. From ₹5,608
Tussar Silk Saree
TussarBhagalpur
Bhagalpur, Bihar Tussar Silk Wild silk with natural golden sheen — prized for its organic texture, earthy tones and lightweight drape. From ₹3,888
Chanderi Silk Saree
ChanderiChanderi
Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh Chanderi Sheer elegance — hand-woven silk-cotton blend known for its glass-like transparency and gold borders. From ₹4,200
Organza Silk Saree
OrganzaContemporary
Contemporary Collection Organza & Tissue Lightweight contemporary weaves — perfect for celebrations, layered styling and modern draping. From ₹2,999
Kantha Stitch · Gadwal · Uppada · Tanchoi · Ikkat · Bomkai · Georgette · Cotton · Garad · Matka Silk · Jamewar · Dupion Silk · Dhakai Jamdani
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Growth & Expansion

The Saree as India's
Most Compelling Retail Story

55%
Year-on-Year Revenue Growth
Sustained over four consecutive years — a rare trajectory in a traditionally unorganised category.
1 : 14
One New Store Every 14 Days
Accelerating to one store every 7 days over the next 730 days across metros and deep-tier markets.
64+
Stores Across 12 States
Building India's truly national saree network — from metro flagships to Tier II and III towns.
Global
International Expansion
Planned store openings in the UK and US. indiansilkhouseagencies.com serves customers worldwide.
AI-led
Technology at the Core
AI inventory management, predictive demand forecasting, virtual try-ons, and omnichannel CRM.
600+
Top Talent Nationwide
Team from PUMA, Reliance, Manyavar, BIBA, and Sabyasachi — modern retail discipline meets heritage.

An ₹80,000 Crore Market — 95% Unorganised

The Indian saree market is one of the country's largest untapped retail opportunities. Serving 600 million women, it remains the last major ethnic wear segment yet to formalise at scale.

600M+
Women Served
95%
Unorganised
#1
First-Mover at Scale

Artisan & Social Impact

Craft as an Engine of
Economic Dignity

15K+
Artisan Network
Direct partnerships with 15,000+ weavers across 62 clusters — eliminating intermediaries, ensuring fair pricing and timely payments.
62
Weaving Clusters
Craft communities across Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Murshidabad, Chanderi and beyond — each with traceable supply chains.
150+
Families · Bari Kothi
Restoration of a 250-year-old ancestral haveli — training unskilled residents and creating lasting livelihoods. Now East India's first Grand Heritage Hotel.
Women-led
Workforce & DEI
Women form the backbone of ISHA's retail and artisan ecosystem — hired, trained, and promoted across operations and leadership.

Press Coverage

Stories That Define
Our Journey

Mint Lounge · Monday Motivation The Brand Is Your Customer's Lived Experience — Darshan Dudhoria on time-boxing, mentorship & building India's saree movement January 12, 2026 PTI · National Newswire Indian Silk House Agencies expanding rapidly, targets 100 stores by end of 2025 December 17, 2025 The Hindu BusinessLine Budget 2025: Custom duty cut on silk yarn to boost handloom sector February 2025 Outlook Luxe The luxury of authenticity: Why heritage sarees are attracting a new generation December 22, 2025 The Times of India Indian Silk House Agencies' journey from Kolkata to a national saree retail chain December 2025 Adgully ISHA celebrates bridal traditions with 'Weddings of India' campaign February 26, 2026 News18 How ISHA is preserving India's weaving traditions through technology-led retail December 2025 The Economic Times Value fashion chains double store count as organised retail expands across India 2025 BW Everything Experiential ISHA's World Saree Day campaign drives national conversation around heritage weaves December 2025 Hindu BusinessLine · Print Sarees of India: How handloom is becoming India's most compelling retail story February 2025

Awards & Recognition

Recognised by India's
Most Respected Institutions

ET Great India Retail Awards Trophy
Economic Times · GIRS
ET Global Indian Retail Summit & Awards
Recognised for retail excellence and contribution to formalisation of India's handloom category at national scale.
ELLE India Awards
ELLE India
ELLE India Awards
Honoured for celebrating Indian craft, reviving handloom traditions, and championing saree culture for a modern audience.
Bari Kothi Restoration
Heritage & Culture
Bari Kothi Restoration
Recognised for restoration of a 250-year-old ancestral haveli — now East India's first Grand Heritage Hotel.
ELLE India Awards
Retail & Growth
India's Fastest-Growing Saree Retailer
Four consecutive years of 55% YoY revenue growth — recognised across business media as exceptional in Indian retail.

Leadership

The Vision Behind
The Brand

Darshan Dudhoria

Darshan Dudhoria

CEO — Indian Silk House Agencies

A distinguished lawyer from London, Darshan returned to Bengal to steward his family's textile legacy. As CEO, he has transformed ISHA from a Kolkata institution into India's fastest-growing saree retailer — 64 stores across 12 states with 55% year-on-year growth.

He founded AllSilks.com connecting 15,000+ artisans to global markets, launched V-Cut to modernise blouse tailoring, and restored his ancestral palace Bari Kothi into East India's first Grand Heritage Hotel — creating livelihoods for 150 families.

64+
Stores
15K+
Artisan Partners
13
States
52+
Years Heritage

Our Retail Spaces

64+ Stores Across
13 States of India

ISHA Acropolis Mall
Acropolis MallKolkata
ISHA Rashbehari Avenue
Rashbehari AvenueKolkata
ISHA Barasat
BarasatNorth 24 Parganas, Bengal
ISHA Asansol
AsansolWest Bengal
ISHA DGP Junction Mall
DGP Junction MallDurgapur, Bengal
ISHA Angul
AngulOdisha India

Video Gallery

The ISHA Story
On Screen

The ISHA Journey — Corporate Film

52 years of heritage · 15,000 artisans · 64 stores across India.

ISHA Corporate Film

Weddings of India — Brand Campaign

Celebrating India's diverse bridal traditions

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US

For investor relations, media enquiries, partnership opportunities, or to explore wholesale and franchise conversations, we welcome dialogue.

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