The city of Banaras is alive and kicking. Pulsating through its bylanes is not just the chaos of traffic, but also culture and craft, tucked away in corners and pockets. When it comes to the brand Tilfi, they’re known to be the custodians of one such craft — the hand weaving of banarasi silks. Setup by Aditi Chand, Ujjwal and Udit Khanna in 2016, the family’s history with textiles dates back approximately five decades. Built purposefully in a bid to carry forward the legacy of Indian craftsmanship and establish it on the world map, Tilfi now engages with over two thousand highly specialised craftspersons in its city of origin.
