I am Asraful Haque, coordinator of the Kheta Women Collective. From five artisans to a network of 100 women, we empower craftswomen and bring Bihar's traditional Kheta embroidery to national markets through sustainable, handcrafted textiles.
I am Asraful Haque, coordinator of the Kheta Women Collective. What began with five female artisans has expanded into a thriving network of 100 women. Together, we empower local craftswomen while introducing Bihar’s traditional Kheta embroidery to the national market through sustainably handcrafted, heritage-driven textile products.
Kheta embroidery is a traditional, women-led textile craft practised by the Shershabadi community in Kishanganj, Bihar. Artisans hand-stitch multi-layered quilts using recycled cotton saris, lungis, or new fabrics. Featuring dense, freehand geometric motifs in vibrant yarns without frames or stencils, this craft showcases extraordinary visual memory, skill, and cultural heritage.
Located in northeastern Bihar near West Bengal, Nepal, and Bangladesh, Kishanganj is known for its fertile landscapes, tea cultivation, and cultural diversity. Its rural livelihoods and textile traditions reflect a rich heritage rooted in community and craftsmanship.
Our Kheta collection features reversible, hand-embroidered textiles with intricate geometric motifs from Bihar's Shershabadi tradition. Blending heritage with modern utility, the range includes bedsheets, stoles, and bags, each celebrating authentic craftsmanship.
Kheta embroidery emerged from the Shershabadi community of Kishanganj, Bihar, where women transformed old cotton saris and lungis into beautifully embroidered quilts. Rooted in resourcefulness and inherited knowledge, this tradition gave discarded fabrics a new life through intricate, freehand geometric patterns. Passed down through generations, Kheta reflects women's creativity, sustainable living and the cultural identity of the community.
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